How to Play Pairdle

Overview

Pairdle is a daily word puzzle where the answer is a 6-letter word split into three letter-pairs. Your job is to figure out which pairs belong in which position—START, MID, or END—within 6 guesses.

Think of it as “Word Sudoku”: you aren't typing letters one at a time. Instead, you select pairs from a grid and place them into three columns.

The Game Board

The board has three columns—START, MID, and END. Each column has two slots where you can place a pair. You only need to fill one slot per column—the second slot gives you flexibility to try different arrangements.

The Pair Grid

Below the game board you'll see a grid of 24 letter-pairs. Three of them form the secret word—the rest are decoys. Tap a pair to select it, then tap a column (START, MID, or END) to place it.

Example pair grid with 24 pairs. The answer pairs (BA, RR, EN) are hiding among 21 decoys.

Color Feedback

After each guess, every pair you placed lights up with a color:

Strategic Tips

• Use position logic: Pairs like EN, ES, and AL almost always go in the END column. Pairs like CH, BE, and CO are common starters.
• Spot the unlikely: Pairs like RR or MN rarely start a word. Use that knowledge to narrow the field.
• Explore first: Your first guess should test which pairs are in the word, not try to spell a specific word. Think of it like an opening move in chess.
• Watch the grid: As pairs turn gray, the remaining options shrink fast. By guess 2 or 3 you can often deduce the answer purely from elimination.

Full Walkthrough: Solving BARREN

The secret word is BARREN (BA + RR + EN). Let's solve it step by step.