I never expected a word game to sneak its way into my morning routine—but here we are. Somewhere between pouring coffee and checking the weather, I now find myself staring at two five-letter mysteries on my screen, fingers hovering over the keyboard, heart oddly invested in whether or not “CRISP” is going to help me today.

That game is Dordle, and it’s become my unexpected little mental ritual.

It Started with Wordle...

Like most people, I first got hooked on Wordle. It was simple, clever, and oddly satisfying. But after a few months, it started feeling predictable. I wanted something that pushed me a little further, something that required more than just quick guesses and lucky hunches.

That’s when I discovered Dordle.

At first glance, Dordle looked like Wordle with a split screen. But then I realized the catch: you guess two words at once. Each guess counts for both puzzles, and you only get seven tries. Suddenly, it wasn’t just a word game. It was a strategy game. And I was hooked.

Why Dordle Just Hits Different

Dordle forces you to slow down. You can’t just throw words out and hope something sticks. Each guess has to serve two purposes. Sometimes one puzzle is halfway done and the other is still a mystery, so you need to make decisions: do you help the board that’s almost solved, or sacrifice that progress to unlock the tougher one?

It’s a balancing act, and it’s strangely meditative. It clears my mental clutter. For five or ten minutes, I’m not scrolling or stressing—I’m just problem-solving.

When It Becomes a Ritual

Some people do yoga or journal to reset their mind. Me? I Dordle. There’s something oddly grounding about trying to crack a code first thing in the morning. Win or lose, it gets my brain into gear.

And it’s not just a solo activity anymore. I’ll text a screenshot to a friend with, “That second word was brutal, right?” or compare solve times. It’s become a tiny connection point in my day.

Want to Try It?

You can play the daily Dordle at Dordle. There’s a new challenge every day, plus an infinite mode if you’re craving more.

No login, no ads, no pressure. Just you, the words, and the puzzle.

Final Thought: It’s Just a Game—But It Helps

Dordle won’t change the world. But in a world that’s constantly loud, it offers a quiet, clever little pocket of challenge. For me, that’s enough.

So if you need a reset button for your brain—or just something smarter to do with your screen time—give Dordle a shot. You might just find yourself looking forward to it every morning, too.