What's the best opening word?

Information theorists like CRANE, SLATE, or AROSE — high vowel count and common consonants. The optimal opener depends on the target word distribution.

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Wordle Clone

Wordle-style 5-letter word guessing. 6 attempts. Green / yellow / gray feedback.

Updated May 2026

Type letters · Backspace to delete · Enter to submit (5 letters required)

Wordle-style word guess. Six attempts. Green = right letter, right spot. Yellow = right letter, wrong spot. Gray = not in word. 30-word vocabulary; not the official NYT list.

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What it does

5-letter word guessing puzzle in the Wordle style. 6 attempts. Green = right letter, right spot. Yellow = right letter, wrong spot. Gray = not in the word.

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How to use it

Type 5 letters.
Press Enter to submit.
Use green/yellow/gray feedback to deduce the word.
6 guesses total.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best opening word?: Information theorists like CRANE, SLATE, or AROSE — high vowel count and common consonants. The optimal opener depends on the target word distribution.

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