Quordle

The main goal of Quordle is to guess four different 5-letter words simultaneously within a limited number of attempts.

Number of words to guess: 4

Number of attempts: 9 total guesses

The Game Board: When you start, the screen is split into four distinct sections, or quadrants. Each quadrant holds a separate 5-letter mystery word you must solve.

Making a Guess: You only type one 5-letter word guess into the input field, but that single word is applied to all four quadrants at the same time.

Applying the Guess: After you press Enter, your guess appears in the first row of all four word puzzles. The tiles in each of the four quadrants will change color independently, providing clues for that specific word.

Using the Clues: You must analyze the color feedback from all four boards after each guess and use that information to choose your next word. This is where the strategy comes in, as a good guess should help you narrow down the possibilities for all four words.

Solving a Word: Once you correctly guess a word in any of the four quadrants, that board is solved, and your subsequent guesses will no longer apply to it. You will continue to use your remaining guesses to solve the remaining three words.

Winning the Game: You win by correctly guessing all four words within the nine-guess limit. If you use all nine guesses and haven't solved all four words, you lose.

The color of the tiles is your only clue. The meaning of the colors is the same for all four word puzzles:

Green: Included in the hidden word with the correct spot.

Yellow: Have in the word, BUT players must change the positions.

Gray: NOT in the must-find word at all.

Use Your First Three Guesses to Gather Information: Instead of trying to solve any one word immediately, use your first 3 guesses to introduce as many unique letters as possible, especially common vowels and consonants.

Goal: Eliminate or confirm 15 different letters right at the start.

Good Starting Word Combos: Aim for words that contain common letters like E, A, R, T, O, I, L, S, N, C, H, D, P, M, U. For example, you could start with a combo like "AUDIO," "TALES," and "CRIMP."

Focus on All Four Words: After your first few info-gathering guesses, look for the word that has the most Green and Yellow tiles. Prioritize your next guess to try and solve one of the four puzzles, but remember that the guess still affects the remaining three.

Pay Attention to the Keyboard: The letters on the on-screen keyboard often highlight with quadrants to show which of the four puzzles (top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right) they are relevant to.

A letter on the keyboard that is completely Gray means it is not in any of the four words. You should never use that letter again.

A letter on the keyboard might be colored in just one or two of its four corners, indicating which specific words contain that letter.

How often is a new game available?

The main game, known as the Daily Quordle, resets with a new set of four words every day at midnight in your local time zone, just like Wordle.

Does Quordle have a Hard Mode?

Unlike Wordle, there is typically no specific "Hard Mode" setting. The difficulty is inherently high due to solving four words at once with only nine guesses. However, some players self-impose hard mode rules (like only using yellow/green letters from previous guesses) in the practice mode.

Is the game free to play?

Yes, Quordle is completely free to play on the Merriam-Webster website.

Is Quordle suitable for children?

Quordle is suitable for older children and teenagers (around 12+) who already enjoy word puzzles. For younger children, it is generally too challenging because it requires solving four five-letter words simultaneously in only nine guesses, demanding a strong vocabulary and advanced logic skills. The Practice Mode can make it easier for dedicated younger players to try.

Is there an option for colorblind players?

Yes. The game settings often include a Colorblind Mode, which changes the default green and yellow tiles to different, more distinct colors (like orange and blue) for better visibility.

Can I play old Quordle puzzles?

Unlike the single daily game, the website usually includes an Archive or Calendar feature that allows players to go back and solve past Daily Quordle puzzles they might have missed.

Can I play Quordle offline?

While the main browser-based version requires an internet connection to load the daily puzzle, some third-party mobile app versions of the game claim to offer offline play.

What happens to my statistics?

The game tracks your performance, including your total games played, wins, current winning streak, and maximum winning streak. These statistics are stored locally on your device's browser.