CLUE CHECKLIST
Solving guide
Five Wordle solver mistakes that can remove the right answer
Check tile positions, repeated letters, incomplete rows, and letter counts before trusting an empty candidate list.
A solver can only be as accurate as the clues entered into it. If a candidate list looks wrong or becomes empty, the cause is often one tile that does not match the original game board.
1. Moving a green letter
Green feedback fixes a letter in that exact position. Do not enter it as yellow, and do not move it to another square when you add the row to the solver.
2. Leaving a yellow letter in its old position
Yellow means the letter is in the answer but not in the square where it was guessed. The solver therefore excludes that letter from the same position while requiring it somewhere else.
3. Treating every gray duplicate as absent
A gray duplicate does not always mean the letter is missing completely. When another copy in the same guess is green or yellow, the gray copy can tell you the maximum number of times the letter appears.
4. Entering a partial row
Only submit a row after the guess and all five tile colors match the board. A missing or mistyped letter changes the constraints and can remove valid candidates.
5. Expecting every dictionary word to be accepted
The solver searches a broad five-letter reference list. It reports words that satisfy the clues, but a particular game can use a narrower accepted-word list. Treat the results as candidates to check, not as an official answer feed.
A quick check before solving again
Compare each row with the game from left to right. Confirm exact spelling, all five colors, green positions, yellow exclusions, and repeated-letter counts. Then run the solver again.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Wordle strategy FAQs
What is the main takeaway from this Wordle guide?
Check tile positions, repeated letters, incomplete rows, and letter counts before trusting an empty candidate list.
Can I apply this technique to my own puzzle?
Yes. Enter the guesses you have already played and match each tile to its green, yellow or gray result in the Wordle Solver. The tool combines your feedback and shows five-letter candidates that satisfy the constraints.
How does the solver handle duplicate letters?
It evaluates exact green matches first, then counts remaining copies before assigning yellow matches. A gray duplicate can set an upper limit on how many times a letter may appear.
Where can I find today's hints and answer?
The daily Wordle newsroom publishes date-matched hints and a spoiler-controlled answer separately from evergreen strategy guides.