The best Wordle starting words are those that maximize the information you gain and minimize the guesses you need to solve the day's puzzle. The official best Wordle start word right now is SLATE, with CRANE, TRACE, CRATE and CARTE just behind it. Some mathematicians prefer SALET. If you play on hard mode, meanwhile, the official best starter word is CLASP.
As that paragraph above makes clear, it can be a tricky business choosing the best Wordle starting word. After all, if the experts don't agree, what chance do the rest of us have?
