How to Play Wordle
A proper UK Wordle guide in British English: rules explained, strategies and smart tips for sharper, quicker guessing. Everything you need to know.
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What is Wordle?
Wordle gives you six goes to crack a hidden five-letter word. After every guess the tiles change colour to tell you which letters are spot-on, which are in the wrong place, and which aren't in the word at all.
Game Rules
- Type any five-letter word and press enter.
- The letters change colour to give you a clue:
Green: The letter is in the word and in the right spot.
Yellow: The letter is in the word, but in a different position.
Grey: That letter isn't in the hidden word.
Special Rule: In our Wordle, the hidden word never repeats a letter. You can still use words with double letters in your own guesses - just not in the answer. - Apply what you've learned on the next guess.
- Aim to land the word within six attempts.
Wordle Game Modes
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Daily Game
One fresh word each day, shared by everyone. -
Hourly Game
A new word on the hour, every hour. -
Unlimited Game
No waiting - play as many rounds as you fancy.
How to Enable Unlimited Mode?
Fancy another go straight after solving today's word? Unlimited mode is made for that. No queueing for midnight - just keep playing for as long as the mood takes you.
What is Unlimited Mode?
No waiting - play as many rounds as you fancy. After finishing a round, use “Next Wordle” to start another word.
How to Switch to Unlimited Mode?
- Click the current mode button in the game's top bar.
- Choose “Unlimited Mode” from the mode selector.
- After finishing a round, use “Next Wordle” to start another word.
Why you'll love unlimited mode?
- No waiting - play as many rounds as you fancy.
- No fees, no sign-up. Turn up and play.
- Unlimited mode uses the same five-letter word list as daily mode. Words can appear again.
Tips for unlimited play
- Try different opening words - since you're not rationed, see which starters give the clearest early clues.
- Learn as you go - every round is a chance to sharpen your technique.
- Pace yourself - even endless play benefits from the odd break to keep the mind fresh.
- Treat it as a sandbox - unlimited is where you experiment without any pressure.
Tips for Playing Wordle
- Open with a word that mixes common letters and different vowels (try ARISE or STARE).
- Keep track of confirmed letters and where you've placed them.
- Colours on the keyboard show which letters you've already tried.
- In hard mode, any revealed letters must be reused in later guesses.
Tips and strategies
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Time for Wordle - daily, hourly or unlimited, whichever suits the mood.