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Wordle

by NYT Games

Guess the hidden word in 6 tries.

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Objective

Figure out the secret word in six attempts or fewer.

Playlin'sGuide

Wordle is a daily word-guessing game where you have six tries to find a hidden five-letter word using color-coded feedback.

Each guess shows if letters are correct or in the right position:

  • Green for exactly the right position
  • Yellow for present but not in the right position
  • Gray for absent.

Why we like it:

  • βœ…Simple to start, satisfying to solve.
  • βœ…Sharpens your deduction, without overthinking.
  • βœ…Universally shareable.
Playlin's Guide is based on our experience and details from the creator’s official site.

About the Game

Creator: Josh Wardle

Publisher: NYT Games

Category: Word Games

Also in: The Worldle Multiverse

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Awards & Accolades:
⭐️ 2025 Playlin Awards Finalist: Best Word Game

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