Best Wordle guesses from this list
Why unique letters matter
Every repeated letter in a guess is a wasted chance to test something new. The strongest openers, such as AROSE, ALERT and ATONE, use five different letters drawn from the most common ones in five-letter answers (E, S, A).
Later in the game, when you know most of the letters, a word with a repeated letter can be the right answer, so switch to the full list once you have a few greens.
Frequently asked questions
Why use words with no repeating letters in Wordle?
Five different letters give you five pieces of information per guess. A repeated letter can only tell you about one letter twice.
Which of these words scores highest in Scrabble?
JACKY scores 21 points at face value, the highest on this page.