Wordle is the one of the most talked-about games of 2022 so far. Players from all over the world converge on the New York Times' Wordle website to guess a new five-letter word every day, including today, March 8.

How To Play Wordle

Wordle seems to be everywhere these days. And if not Wordle itself, there are thousands of Wordle clones out there too. But if there's anyone out there who is still new to Wordle and looking for a brief how-to of this viral game, here is a quick breakdown of the rules.

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  • Wordle is a browser-based game, so players don't have to install anything to play. Simply head to the New York Times' game site and look for Wordle.
  • The answer to the puzzle will be a five-letter English word. The word can be just about anything, except for the handful of words that the New York Times censored from the original Wordle list.
  • In order to start playing, just choose a five-letter starting word and type it into the website, then press enter.
  • The letters of the word will highlight in different colors based on whether they are correct or not.
  • Green letters are right and in the right spot.
  • Yellow letters are right but in the wrong spot.
  • Gray letters are incorrect and don't appear in the answer.
  • Given these clues, players choose another five-letter word and make another guess.
  • They have six total tries to get to the answer before they lose.
  • When the puzzle is completed, players can see their Wordle playing stats and also a spoiler-free Share button. It will copy the colors of their game board without the letters to share with friends on social media.

Hints for the Wordle 262 for March 8, 2022

If any Wordle fans are looking for some hints to get them a little closer to today's answer, here are a few tips that might help out. Check below the tips for the complete answer to the puzzle.

  • The word of the day contains a double letter.
  • This word has two vowels.
  • Both vowels are the same letter.
  • It begins with an "S."
  • It also contains one "T."
  • The "T" is at the end of the word.
  • This word is usually used to describe something sugary.

Answer for Wordle 262 for March 8, 2022

Still need the answer to today's puzzle? Check below the image for the spoiler.

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The answer to Wordle puzzle 262 is SWEET.

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