Wordle
Six goes at one five-letter word, the same word for everybody, once a day. The puzzle that spawned an entire genre in three months.
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How to get the most from it
Wordle sits in Word Games under Play, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and competitive.
About this category: Daily word puzzles, anagram hunts, crosswords and the whole family of games that grew out of one green-and-yellow grid. Most reset at midnight.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Giving your brain a workout
- Chasing a better score
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Wordle: quick answers
Is Wordle free?
Yes. Wordle is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Wordle?
No. You can use Wordle without signing up for anything.
Does Wordle work on a phone?
Yes. Wordle works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Wordle safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Wordle take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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