<h2 data-path-to-node="31">Hard Mode vs. Normal Mode</h2>
<p data-path-to-node="32">Wordle features an optional <strong data-path-to-node="32" data-index-in-node="28">Hard Mode toggle in the settings menu, which fundamentally changes how you must approach each turn.

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<p data-path-to-node="33,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="33,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Normal Mode: Players can enter any valid 5-letter word at any time. This allows you to use sacrificial burn words to test multiple eliminated letters at once. Wordle Today

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<p data-path-to-node="33,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="33,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Hard Mode: Any revealed hints (green or yellow letters) <strong data-path-to-node="33,1,0" data-index-in-node="56">must be used in all subsequent guesses. If you get four green tiles early on, you are forced to guess variations line by line, making "rhyme traps" far more deadly.

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<h2 data-path-to-node="35">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)</h2>
<p data-path-to-node="36"><strong data-path-to-node="36" data-index-in-node="0">Q: Does Wordle use plurals ending in 'S'?

<p data-path-to-node="37">A: As a general rule, the official Wordle answer list excludes simple 4-letter nouns made into 5-letter words by adding an <strong data-path-to-node="37" data-index-in-node="123">S (like <em data-path-to-node="37" data-index-in-node="131">CATS or <em data-path-to-node="37" data-index-in-node="139">DOGS). However, words that naturally end in <strong data-path-to-node="37" data-index-in-node="183">S (like <em data-path-to-node="37" data-index-in-node="191">GLASS or <em data-path-to-node="37" data-index-in-node="200">FOCUS) are completely valid.

<p data-path-to-node="38"><strong data-path-to-node="38" data-index-in-node="0">Q: What time does Wordle Today reset?

<p data-path-to-node="39">A: Wordle resets every night at midnight local time.

<p data-path-to-node="40"><strong data-path-to-node="40" data-index-in-node="0">Q: How many possible words are in the Wordle dictionary?

<p data-path-to-node="41">A: While players can guess over 12,000 valid 5-letter words, the curated list of potential hidden solutions contains roughly 2,300 curated words to ensure answers remain recognizable and fun.

<p data-path-to-node="43">By employing data-driven starting words, managing letter elimination efficiently, and avoiding trap patterns, you can approach <strong data-path-to-node="43" data-index-in-node="127">Wordle Today with confidence and keep your winning streak growing indefinitely.