AI Summary
This "How-To" article serves as a manual. It walks the user through a hypothetical game. Step 1: The Opener (choosing a word with vowels). Step 2: Interpreting Feedback (what to do with a yellow letter). Step 3: Narrowing Down (how to eliminate impossible words). It also explains "Hard Mode" (must use revealed hints) vs. "Standard Mode."
AI Highlights
- The First Guess: Crucial. Don't waste it on "XYLYL." Use "ADIEU" or "STARE" to find vowels.
- Hard Mode: A setting that forces you to use the hints you've found. Good for purists.
- Process of Elimination: The gray keyboard letters are just as important as the green ones.
Step 1: The Opener
Type a generous 5-letter word. You want common letters: E, A, R, T, S, L. A word like STARE is a classic opener.
Step 2: Read the Colors
If the 'A' turns yellow, you know the word has an 'A', but not there. If the 'S' is gray, never use 'S' again.
Step 3: Move Letters Around
For your next guess, try to move the yellow letters to new spots. Don't repeat gray letters.
Summary
It's a process of elimination. The board tells you exactly what not to do.
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