Experienced Dordle players know that the first few guesses are critical. A strong opening word—usually one filled with common vowels and consonants—can provide insight into both puzzles. But since one word might include those letters while the other does not, players must learn to balance risk and reward.
Do you play it safe with a generic starter like “SLATE” or “CRANE”? Or do you try to probe for unusual letters like “Q,” “Z,” or “Y” to narrow down possibilities quickly?
There’s no perfect approach, which is part of what makes Dordle so replayable. Every game is a new opportunity to refine your technique.