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NYT Wordle
The original daily word game
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About NYT Wordle
The original Wordle created by Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, later acquired by The New York Times. One puzzle per day, shared globally. The game that started the word puzzle craze and inspired hundreds of variants.
1 puzzle per day 6 attempts Global community Hard mode available
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How to Play NYT Wordle
1
Guess the 5-letter word of the day in up to 6 attempts.
2
Green = correct letter in the correct spot.
3
Yellow = letter is in the word but in the wrong position.
4
Grey = letter is not in the word at all.
Controls
A–Z Type a letter using your keyboard
Enter Submit your 5-letter guess
Backspace / Delete Remove the last letter
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a NYT account?
You can play a limited number of free games; a subscription unlocks unlimited access.
Is there only one puzzle per day?
Yes — the same word is shared globally every 24 hours.
What is hard mode?
Hard mode requires you to use revealed green and yellow letters in every subsequent guess.
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