What does "information score" mean for each suggested word?

The information score is an approximate measure of how much a guess will narrow down the remaining possibilities. It is based on how evenly the guess splits the remaining words across the possible feedback patterns. Higher scores usually mean stronger guesses.

Wordle Solver

Q: How do I use this Wordle solver without spoiling the fun?

Use the solver as a helper, not an answer machine. Enter your guesses and feedback colors to narrow the list, but still pick words yourself. You can also hide the "Best next guess" ranking and only look at the remaining possible words.

Q: What do the gray, yellow, and green tiles mean in the input?

Gray means the letter is not in the word at that position and usually not in the word at all. Yellow means the letter is in the word but in a different position. Green means the letter is correct and in the right position. These match the official Wordle colors.

Q: Does this Wordle solver support hard mode?

Yes. When you enable Hard Mode, the suggested guesses are restricted so that all known green letters stay fixed and all yellow letters must be reused in your next guess, just like in the official hard mode.

Q: Which word list does this solver use?

By default, the solver uses a combined list of common 5-letter English words similar to the official Wordle solution list plus a curated set of allowed guesses. You can also paste your own custom list of words if you want to match a specific Wordle clone.

Interactive helper for Wordle and Wordle-like games. Enter your guesses and colors, and get ranked suggestions for the next move.

Ad-free solver UI

Quick Pattern Filter Step 1

Already know some letters? Use this fast filter first. Use . or ? for unknown letters.

Pattern (5 letters)

Example: .a..e means 2nd letter A, 5th letter E.

Letter constraints

Must include (anywhere)

Exclude letters

Letters are treated as sets, not counts. For exact logic, use the grid below.

Step-by-step Wordle Solver Recommended

Hard mode

Best Next Guesses Info score

Show information score

Words are ranked by how much they are expected to narrow down the remaining possibilities (higher is better). When only a few words remain, any of them may be the answer.

Start by entering a guess and its colors above to see suggestions.

Custom word list (advanced) Optional – match specific Wordle clones

Paste your own list of 5-letter words (one per line). This will replace the default dictionary for both filters and suggestions.

How this Wordle solver works

This tool is designed to behave like a smart assistant, not a spoiler. It mirrors the official Wordle rules and lets you:

Filter all valid 5-letter words by pattern and letter constraints.
Enter your guesses and color feedback (gray, yellow, green) across up to 6 rows.
See remaining possible answers and ranked suggestions for the next guess.
Optionally enable Hard Mode so suggestions always respect previous hints.
Swap in a custom word list to match specific Wordle clones or languages.

Color logic (gray, yellow, green)

The solver uses the same color semantics as Wordle:

G Gray: letter is not in the word (with some nuance for duplicates).
Y Yellow: letter is in the word, but in a different position.
G Green: letter is correct and in the correct position.

For duplicate letters (e.g. guessing SHEEP when the answer has only one E), the solver uses a conservative interpretation: it never eliminates a letter completely if any copy of it is yellow or green.

Filtering rules in detail

When you click “Apply Feedback & Filter Words”, the solver:

Starts from the current dictionary (default or custom).
Applies all green constraints: each position must match the known letter.
Applies all yellow constraints: each yellow letter must appear in the word, but not in that specific position.
Applies gray constraints: letters that are only gray and never yellow/green are removed from all positions.
Respects Hard Mode if enabled: suggestions must keep all greens fixed and reuse all yellow letters.

Information score (how guesses are ranked)

For each candidate guess, the solver estimates how much information it gives about the hidden word. Intuitively, a good guess should split the remaining possibilities into many small groups rather than a few big ones.

For performance reasons in the browser, this tool uses an approximate scoring method: it looks at how often each letter of the guess appears in the remaining words and rewards guesses that:

Use letters that are common among remaining candidates.
Avoid repeating letters unnecessarily.
Cover as many distinct letters as possible.

This is not a full entropy calculation like some heavy server-side solvers, but it is fast and effective enough to consistently find strong plays.

Suggested starting words

If you want mathematically strong openers, common choices include:

CRANE – good coverage of common consonants and vowels.
SOARE – vowel-rich, popular in solver communities.
SLATE or STAIR – balanced consonant/vowel mix.

However, you can also pick fun themed words and let the solver do the heavy lifting after your first or second guess.

Tips for using a Wordle solver responsibly

Use it as a learning tool to understand patterns and letter frequency.
Try solving on your own first, then check how the solver would have played.
Hide the information score if you want less guidance and more challenge.
For competitive streaks, agree with friends on whether helpers are allowed.

Limitations

The default word list is English-only and focused on common 5-letter words.
Some Wordle variants use slightly different dictionaries; use the custom list feature to match them.
Because scoring is approximate, two words with similar scores may perform similarly in practice.

Wordle Solver FAQ

How do I use this Wordle solver without spoiling the fun?

Use the solver after your first or second guess, or only when you feel stuck. You can also disable the information score and just look at the remaining possible words, then pick your own favorite guess.

What do the gray, yellow, and green tiles mean in the input?

They match the official Wordle colors: gray = letter not in the word, yellow = letter in the word but wrong position, green = correct letter and position. Click a tile repeatedly to cycle through the three colors.

Does this Wordle solver support hard mode?

Yes. When Hard Mode is enabled, suggested guesses must keep all green letters fixed and must reuse all yellow letters somewhere in the word, just like Wordle’s hard mode.

Which word list does this solver use?

The default list is a curated set of common 5-letter English words similar to the official Wordle solution list plus a broader set of allowed guesses. You can override it by pasting your own list in the “Custom word list” section.

Can I use this for other Wordle-like games?

Yes. As long as the game uses 5-letter words and the same gray/yellow/green feedback, you can either use the default list or paste the game’s dictionary into the custom word list box.