Wordle is a short and simple browser-based indie game for anyone who likes letter puzzles. With its massive popularity and viral qualities, Wordle was just recently purchased by the New York Times for millions of dollars. But for now, the viral hit will remain the same, and players can still log in and try to guess the word of the day, every day.

How Does Wordle Work?

Wordle is a free-to-play game that is played in a browser. It can be accessed from almost any device. Its simple premise coupled with its easy, spoiler-free posting has made Wordle a viral hit. But for anyone new to the game, here is a quick rundown of how it works.

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  • First, players just need to head to the Wordle website. The site is a simple layout of five letters and a keyboard; the Wordle site is currently free and without ads, but this may change once the New York Times as its new owners.
  • Then players guess any five-letter word. Although there are some best starting words for Wordle, players can use any English word that is five letters. It must be a real word.
  • If the letter turns green, this means the letter is correct and in the correct position.
  • If the letter turns yellow, this means that the letter is somewhere in the word but is currently in the wrong location.
  • If the letter is gray, this means that the letter does not appear in the word of the day.
  • Players have six total guesses.
  • There is a new word at midnight local time each day.

Hints for February 1, 2022's Wordle

If any new players are looking to get a little help for this puzzle, here are a few hints to help them with the word for today:

  • Today's Wordle contains an H.
  • It ends with an E.
  • It rhymes with "Rose."
  • This word contains an S.
  • The starting letter for this word is a T.

The Answer to the Wordle for February 1, 2022

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If players are still looking for an answer for today's five-letter Wordle, here is the solution for the first one of February 2022.

The answer for February 1, 2022's Wordle is: THOSE.

If anyone missed out on the word for the day, don't worry. There will be another to play midnight local time. However, if players can't get enough of Wordle, they can check out some of the older Wordle puzzles that are now available in the archives.

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