Wordle Strategies
Best Starting Words
These words contain the most common letters and vowels:
ADIEU
AUDIO
STARE
ROATE
ARISE
IRATE
Wordle Tips
- Use vowel-heavy words first - Identify vowels early
- Try common consonants second - R, S, T, L, N
- Avoid repeat letters initially - Maximize information
- Consider letter position - S often ends words
- Use process of elimination - Track used letters
Pro Tip: After two guesses, use our
Jumble Solver with your known letters and positions!
Scrabble Strategies
High-Value Tactics
- Learn all 2-letter words (AA, XI, QI)
- Memorize Q without U words
- Use J, X, Z on double/triple squares
- Create parallel words for multiple scores
- Save S tiles for plurals and hooks
Board Control
- Block triple word squares
- Open the board when ahead
- Close it when behind
- Use the edges strategically
- Create hooks for future plays
| Letter |
Points |
Strategy |
| Q, Z |
10 |
Use on triple letter/word squares |
| J, X |
8 |
Combine with premium squares |
| K |
5 |
Good for 2-letter words (KA, KI) |
| Blanks |
0 |
Save for bingos or high-value plays |
Words With Friends Strategies
Key Differences from Scrabble
- Different board layout and bonus squares
- Some different acceptable words
- Strategic tile placement is crucial
Winning Tips
- Use word strength meter before playing
- Swap tiles when stuck with bad letters
- Play defensively - block TW squares
- Learn common suffixes and prefixes
- Use power-ups strategically in solo play
Crossword Puzzle Strategies
Solving Tips
- Start with fill-in-the-blank clues
- Look for theme answers
- Use crossing letters
- Learn common crosswordese
- Consider multiple meanings
Common Patterns
- Plurals often end in S
- Past tense often ends in ED
- Many adverbs end in LY
- Question marks = wordplay
- Abbreviations in clues = abbreviated answers