How to play Wordle
Since the mostpopular Word gameflooded social media posts in 2022, plenty of Wordle posts remain in the spotlight today. Sharing and discussing daily puzzle results online has become a routine for millions of players. Once you’ve got a hot streak going, it becomes tough to call it quits.
You only have two options to play Wordle; the first is by pinningThe New York Times websiteas a progressive web app onto your device’s home screen, and the second is navigating the slightly intrusive New York Times Crossword app to get to Wordle. But to get everyone up to speed on theirtrusty Android tabletand phone, we’ll walk you through how to set up and install Wordle, set up some customization tools (for colorblind and darkmode players), and teach the rules behind everyone’s favorite word game, Wordle.
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Getting started with Wordle
You can freely play Wordle from any web page, but you may desire an app-like experience while on the go. Since no native Wordle app exists, the next best option is pinning the progressive web app to your home screen. Otherwise, the alternative is using The New York Times Crossword app and logging your progress through a New York Times account.
How to install Wordle on mobile
The most direct route for playing Wordle is through the progressive web app, which we will walk you through how to install below.
Warning: If you’ve been playing elsewhere, such as a different mobile web browser and/or other devices, to preserve your streaks, sign up/log in to your New York Times account.
How to access Wordle on The New York Times Crossword app
Please note that you must have a New York Times account to transfer your results. On the other hand, if you prefer to play without an account while on your device, we recommend sticking to playing Wordle using the progressive web app instead. Registration for The New York Times is free and doesn’t require a premium subscription to access Wordle.
How to customize settings in Wordle
You’ll have a few options to tinker with that may enhance your overall experience playing Wordle. Color-blind players and dark-mode app users will want to enable these options immediately before getting into Wordle.
Options for improving the Wordle experience
Turning on hard modeforces the reveal of hints in your subsequent guesses; users can structure guesses around the green and yellow letters — without wasting and repeating letters. Please note that re-using a revealed letter in a word isn’t the worst strategy in the world, so be sure only to turn this on when you need assistance.
The dark themeinverts the colors found on the app; the darker background will become overlayed with white font.
Turning on high contrast modechanges the app’s color scheme, replacing the yellow with blue coloring and replacing the green with orange. Color-blind players should use this option.
Onscreen Keyboard Input Onlyis an option helpful for players who use speech recognition and other ease of access compatible devices. Turn this setting on if you have trouble accessing Wordle’s virtual keyboard.
Understanding Wordle’s gameplay
Wordle’s premise is relatively simple: so we’ve summarized the rules for how to play Wordle below.
How to form a strategy for Wordle
Playing Wordle is similar to roleplaying as a word detective. So we’ve devised three approaches to help you solve this word mystery.
Once you’ve installed a workable version, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the basic rules of Wordle. We summarize the rules and layout below.
Important tip while playing Wordle
Remember, Wordle uses common words. So your first guess should include as many common letters as it’s possible to fit without obstructing the word (try not to push for plural words); vowels are your best friends at the start.Picking a starting default 5-letter wordthat hits the criteria helps immensely and builds on your overall strategy. Remember duplicate letter possibilities, but save these until later attempts. And when you’re stuck, open the web browser and consult a word list to help get your gears turning again.
How to share Wordle results online
Solving the word of the day in one or two guesses deserves full bragging rights. So below, we walk you through how to share your Wordle experiences online without posting spoilers.
Foreseeing Wordle’s legacy
Wordle is the same addictive word game as we know it and it is one ofAndroid’s best puzzle gamesto date. Thanks to the New York Times acquisition and in-app support, the beloved word game won’t go offline anytime soon. Unfortunately, with how Wordle works, the daily word puzzles appetite doesn’t stay quenched for long. But that’s why many developers have worked earnestly to makeexcellent word game apps on Androidto help satiate that hunger.
Train your brain to master Wordle in a few easy steps
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