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Advanced Techniques

By the WordleHintAI Team

Last updated: 11/27/2025

Ready to master WordleRiddler? Follow these advanced strategies.

Step 1: Optimal Starting Words

Use words with common vowels and consonants like "ADIEU," "STARE," or "ROATE" to identify more letters quickly.

Step 2: Letter Frequency Analysis

  • E, A, R, I, O, T, N, S, L are the most common letters in English
  • Focus on these for early guesses
  • Track which common letters remain unused

Step 3: Positional Strategy

  1. Map possible letters for each position
  2. Use process of elimination between guesses
  3. Prioritize confirming positions of identified letters

Step 4: The Information Theory Approach

Choose words that will eliminate the maximum number of possibilities regardless of the outcome.

Step 5: Managing Hard Mode

When playing in hard mode:

  • Plan several moves ahead
  • Be careful not to trap yourself in a pattern
  • Keep track of remaining possible words

Step 6: Pattern Recognition

Learn common word structures and letter combinations to make educated guesses.

Step 7: Time Management

Develop a rhythm for solving puzzles efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.

Step 8: Competitive Edge

Join daily challenges and tournaments to test your skills against others.