Screenshot of nytimes.com captured 2026-10-30.
Wordle is the daily word game that started the "-dle" craze. Everyone gets the same hidden five-letter word each day and has six guesses to find it. Created by Josh Wardle in 2021, it was bought by The New York Times in early 2022 and is still the most-played daily puzzle on the web.
| Type | Word games |
|---|---|
| Time per game | 2-5 minutes |
| Publisher | The New York Times (created by Josh Wardle) |
| Platform | Web browser, no install needed |
| Play on DLE Arena | No, official site only |
| Official site | nytimes.com |
How to play Wordle
- Type any valid five-letter word and press Enter.
- Green tiles are the right letter in the right spot; yellow tiles are in the word but in a different spot; gray tiles are not in the word.
- Use the colors to narrow down the answer. You have six guesses.
- A new word arrives at midnight in your local time.
Wordle tips
- Open with a word that has three vowels or common consonants (R, S, T, L, N).
- Do not reuse gray letters; every guess should test new information.
- Remember that letters can repeat, so a missing answer is often a double letter.
Who will like Wordle
Wordle fits in our word games collection. Word games are the heart of the daily puzzle boom. If you play several dailies each morning, Wordle takes about 2-5 minutes, so it pairs well with a quick word game and a knowledge game like Arena Rank.
Games like Wordle
- Connections Sort sixteen words into four hidden groups of four.
- Strands Find themed words hidden in a letter grid, plus the spangram.
- Spelling Bee Make as many words as you can from seven letters.
- The Mini Crossword A tiny daily crossword you can finish in about a minute.
- Letter Boxed Chain words around a square to use all twelve letters.
- ▶ Play here Quordle Solve four Wordles at once in nine guesses.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wordle?
Wordle is the daily word game that started the "-dle" craze. Everyone gets the same hidden five-letter word each day and has six guesses to find it. Created by Josh Wardle in 2021, it was bought by The New York Times in early 2022 and is still the most-played daily puzzle on the web.
Where can I play Wordle?
Wordle is played in the browser on its official site, nytimes.com. It does not allow other sites to embed it, so DLE Arena links there directly.
How long does a game of Wordle take?
Most players finish a round in about 2-5 minutes.
What games are like Wordle?
If you enjoy Wordle, try Connections, Strands, Spelling Bee, or play Arena Rank, our own daily ranking puzzle on DLE Arena.
Wordle is a trademark of its owner. DLE Arena is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Wordle. Details were checked on 2026-10-30; rules can change, so the official site is the final word.