Wordle 5-Letter Games

Challenge yourself to guess 5-letter words in just 6 tries. Ready for a quick puzzle game?

Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
Enter
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
Delete

Set Custom Word

Letters A-Z only (2-16 letters). 2-letter words play locally, 3+ letters show external link.

Result

Guess Distribution

How To Play

Guess the WORDLE in 6 tries.

Each guess must be a valid word. Hit the enter button to submit.

After each guess, the color of the tiles will change to show how close your guess was to the word.

Examples:

W
E
A
R
Y

The letter W is in the word and in the correct spot.

P
I
L
L
S

The letter I is in the word but in the wrong spot.

V
A
G
U
E

The letter U is not in the word in any spot.

Quick Start

  1. Select Mode: Random (default) or Custom Word.
  2. For Random, pick a Length (2–16) and press New Game.
  3. Type a word using your keyboard or tap the on‑screen keys.
  4. Press Enter to submit your guess.
  5. Use the colors to guide your next guess:
    • Green = right letter in the right place
    • Yellow = letter is in the word, wrong place
    • Gray = letter is not in the word
  6. You have 6 attempts. Solve it to win!

Custom Word

  • Choose Mode β†’ Custom Word then click Set Custom Word.
  • Enter any A–Z word (2–16 letters). Click Play Now to start.
  • Click Generate Shareable Link to copy a link so friends can play your word.

Tips

  • Words must be real.
  • Use different letters early to learn more quickly.
  • On phones, you can use either the on‑screen keyboard or the device keyboard.

Statistics

Guess Distribution

How to Play 5-Letter Wordle

Master the original Wordle format with these simple rules and winning strategies.

Type Your Guess

Enter any valid 5-letter word to start your classic Wordle challenge

Analyze the Clues

Green tiles show correct letters in the right position, yellow shows correct letters in wrong positions

Solve in 6 Tries

Use strategic thinking and vocabulary knowledge to crack the code within 6 attempts

5-Letter Wordle original game illustration

Why Play 5-Letter Wordle?

Experience the original Wordle that captivated millions worldwide. The perfect 5-letter format offers the ideal challenge for word game enthusiasts.

  • πŸ† Original Classic: Play the authentic Wordle experience that started the global phenomenon.
  • 🧩 Perfect Challenge: 5 letters provide the optimal balance of difficulty and solvability.
  • πŸ“– Rich Vocabulary: Explore thousands of common 5-letter words and expand your language skills.

Classic 5-Letter Words

Discover popular 5-letter words from the original Wordle collection. Click any word to see how it might appear in the game!

ABOUT
WORLD
HOUSE
LIGHT
WATER
MUSIC
HAPPY
PEACE
DREAM
SMILE
HEART
MAGIC
POWER
BRAVE
SMART
QUICK
FRESH
CLEAN
CLEAR
SWEET
SOUND
SPACE
OCEAN
EARTH
PLANT
STORY
DANCE
LAUGH
LEARN
THINK

Wordle Masters

See who's conquering the original 5-letter Wordle challenge!

Rank
Player
Score
Time
1
EM
Emma Martinez
99
2m 05s
2
JW
James Wilson
97
2m 18s
3
LB
Lisa Brown
94
2m 32s
4
MG
Michael Garcia
91
2m 45s
5
AD
Anna Davis
88
2m 58s

Ready for the Original Challenge?

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