A complete step-by-step guide to using the Wordle helper tool
WordleAssist is a free browser-based tool that helps you solve Wordle puzzles by suggesting optimal words based on your feedback. It runs entirely in your browser - no data is sent to any server.
Navigate to the WordleAssist web app in your browser. The dictionary will load automatically (you'll see "Dictionary loaded" message).
Click one of the word suggestion buttons:
Or type your own 5-letter word in the input field and click "Use".
Copy the suggested word and enter it in your Wordle game (on NYTimes, Wordle.com, or any Wordle-like game).
After entering your guess in Wordle, you'll see color-coded feedback. Translate this to WordleAssist:
X (letter not in word)C (letter in correct position)I (letter in word but wrong position)Do this for all 5 letters of your guess.
Click the button. WordleAssist will update the remaining word list based on your feedback.
Get your next suggestion, enter it in Wordle, provide feedback, and repeat until you solve the puzzle!
Suggests words from the remaining valid candidates that satisfy all your previous feedback constraints. These words will always be valid guesses that match everything you've learned so far.
Suggests words that use letters you haven't tried yet (or letters known to be present but in wrong positions). This helps you explore new letter combinations and gather more information. Soft mode words:
Finds the soft word with the highest power score. The power score (0-100%) indicates how effective a word is at eliminating possibilities, even in worst-case scenarios. Higher power = better word choice.
Note: For the first attempt, Power Word defaults to "SALET" (a known optimal starting word) to save calculation time.
Each suggested word displays a Power score. This shows the minimum percentage of words that would be eliminated even if you get the worst possible feedback. A higher power score means the word is more effective at narrowing down possibilities.
Hover over any suggested word (the underlined text below the letter tiles) to see its definition in a tooltip.
Click on any suggested word to open it in Merriam-Webster dictionary in a new tab.
XIXCXFor your first guess, always use "Power word" to get the optimal starting word (SALET). This word is specifically chosen for its high elimination power.
Once you have some feedback, "Hard mode word" is great for finding words that match all your constraints and help you zero in on the answer.
If you're stuck or want to try different letter combinations, "Soft mode word" helps you explore new letters while respecting what you already know.
Hover over words to see their definitions. This helps ensure you're guessing valid English words and can help you understand the suggestions better.
The "Remaining words" counter shows how many valid candidates are left. As it gets smaller, you're getting closer to the answer!
A: Yes! WordleAssist is completely free and open source.
A: No! Everything runs in your browser. No data is sent to any server - it's completely private.
A: Yes! WordleAssist is responsive and works on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.
A: Hard Mode suggests words that match all your constraints. Soft Mode suggests words using unused letters to help you explore new possibilities.
A: Power Word calculates the elimination power for all soft word candidates. For the first attempt, it defaults to SALET to save time. Subsequent calculations may take a few seconds depending on how many candidates there are.
A: WordleAssist validates that manually entered words exist in the dictionary. If a word isn't found, you'll see an error message.
A: You can click "Get next guess" again to get a new suggestion without applying feedback. Or you can simply get a new suggestion and provide the correct feedback.
If you encounter any issues or have questions: