Octordle Practice: 7 Proven Drills That Help Master 8 Grids
Dedicated Wordle® players are always looking for the next daily word game to play. But not just any kind of word game, as most are looking for something familiar yet offers a different kind of challenge—a Wordle variation.
There are many notable Wordle variants available for all kinds of players, and Octordle is one of the more hardcore, multitasking versions for the challenge-seeking enthusiasts. However, it's a common frustration for Octordle newcomers to get stuck halfway while solving for eight words, not because they can't think of the words, but because they're running out of guesses.
Not to worry, though; we're here to help you improve your Octodle skills through drills and supplementary games that boost overall word-guessing game mastery.
Practice > Luck-based guessing
While luck does play a bit of a role in Octordle, it can be solved using mostly logic, vocabs and experienced multitasking. Practice pays off well, especially in a game like this, and continuous training and playing leads to:
- Improved pattern recognition. Most Wordle clones become easily manageable when you know which words work in what scenarios. Once mastered, the whole game will feel something like Tetris where you slot in and adjust words according to present conditions.
- Better vocabulary. Technically, there are only so many five-letter words you can input in Wordle and Octordle (the original uses around 15,000~). Continuously practicing will familiarize you with the most effective words and teach you obscure ones as well.
- Enhanced multitasking skills. Practicing leads to better micromanagement of things that will guarantee your success—guess stock, taking note of the letters that changed color, which words to prioritize, etc.
7 drills to improve your Octordle game skills
Here's a general overview of the practice flow we have in mind to help you win when you play Octordle:
Step | Drill | Goal |
|---|---|---|
1 | Vowel flood – open with ADIEU + STORY on the original one grid Wordle game mode then continue solving from there | Map vowels & common consonants fast |
2 | Consonant sweep – open with FOILS + RANCH on Dordle, a two grid-version of Wordle then keep going from there | Weed out rare letters |
3 | Swap limit exercise – clear grid with ≥ 6 swaps left | Improve logic and efficiency |
4 | Quordle warm-up run – practice all skills on 4 grids | Combine all skills to solve 4 grids |
5 | Octordle daily timed run – play practice mode, 10-min timer, give your best effort | Simulate daily pressure & test current limits |
6 | Streak tracker – record solves/guesses count in spreadsheet/notepad | Spot progress trends |
7 | Cooldown Squeezy – Play Easy Breezy mode to get an easy yet satisfying win | End session with a win |
Daily Octordle drills for skill improvement
1. Vowel flood (Wordle)
- Why it works: Most, if not all, five-letter words contain a vowel, and practicing this drill hits every vowel possible. It also hardwires your mind to the familiar rules and color hints.
- How to run: Go to the original Wordle → play ADIEU then STORY as starter words → proceed based on results of initial guesses.
- Target: Familiarize yourself with eliminating vowels early.
2. Consonant sweep (Dordle)
- Why it works: There are too many consonants in the alphabet, and you only have a limited amount of guesses. Doing this helps you learn patterns on what consonants are usually found together, and lets you guess whether the word is singular or plural (with the usage of S).
- How to run: Go to Free Dordle Mode → play FOILS then RANCH → mark off consonants based on opening and continue based on results.
- Target: Get used to hitting the right consonants from the get-go.
3. Swap limit exercise (Crosswordle)
- Why it works: The words are already in the puzzle, and you just need to arrange them properly via swapping. This drill works as a slight cooldown to avoid word-guessing burnout as well as a practice for your logic and efficiency.
- How to run: Go to Crosswordle Practice Mode → swap around and avoid wrong positioning of letters → keep going from there and do your best to win.
- Target: Maximize efficiency and improve word logic.
4. Warm-up run (Quordle)
- Why it works: The practice performance. This is a drill where you practice everything you've learned so far in a smaller scale—powerful opening words, letter logic, guess efficiency and multitasking.
- How to run: Go to Quordle Practice Mode → remember the type of starting words you've learned → hit the rest of your opening checklist → aim to hit multiple grids with each subsequent guess and do your best.
- Target: Sum up everything you've learned so far before the real thing.
5. Daily timed run (Octordle)
- Why it works: This is it, the puzzle game you've practiced for. Aside from it being the final challenge, timing yourself puts down self-pressure that fosters improvement of all skills.
- How to run: Go to Octordle Daily Mode → remember the type of starting words you've learned → hit the rest of your opening checklist → try to hit two or more grids with each guess and aim to win as much as possible.
- Target: Put into practice everything you've learned so far and test your current limit.
6. Streak tracker on Octordle daily
- Why it works: Reviewing your own actions and learning where to improve will make each drill leading to Octordle will skyrocket your progress as a word-guessing game player.
- How to run: Prepare a notebook or spreadsheet → note down which words worked, see the patterns, self-assess, etc. → learn to form your own style as time goes by.
- Target: Self-assess, improve and in time, create your own solving style that matches your pace and level.
7. Cooldown win with an easy game mode (Squeezy)
- Why it works: Ending a series of games and drills with a win leaves you with positive feelings and mindset, which is crucial for any kind of training to avoid dismay and burnout. A significant amount of players stop playing hard daily games because they feel like losers, this drill eliminates that bad mindset.
- How to run: Go to Squeezy's Easy Squeezy Mode → solve at your own pace, but hidden words in this mode should be a piece of cake for you compared to the rest of the games you've played→ play to win, no exceptions.
- Target: End the daily run with a win and feel better about your progress and skills—positive reinforcement.
Common mistakes made when solving for eight words
Just what are the usual blunders players make that you should try to avoid? Here are some of the most common beginner mistakes and best drills to use to stamp them out:
- Not hitting the right words → do Drills #1 and #2.
- Inefficient use of guesses→ do Drill #3
- Problems with multitasking → do Drill #3 and #5.
- Making the same mistakes over and over again → take Drill #6 seriously
- Getting tired of losing in Octordle → do Drill #7
FAQ
How many times should I practice before the daily Octordle?
As much as possible. Daily modes don't have do-overs and is just one game per day, and with Octordle's eight grids, it's best that you maximize your practice and gain as much skill and confidence as you can before going at it.
Does Crosswordle really help with Octordle?
Absolutely. While Crosswordle isn't exactly the same type of word-guessing game, its exclusive features such as fixed grid size and swap count management help with overall guess efficiency and letter logic in Octordle.
What is a good Octordle success rate?
There is no perfect success rate that applies to everyone, as there are too many factors to consider, including luck to a certain degree. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you already are successful the moment you solve eight grids in thirteen tries or less.
Can I practice Octordle offline?
Yes, as long as the webpage loaded properly before connection is cut.
Play Crosswordle today and become better at Octordle!
We hope our drill guide was able to help you become a better Octordler. We understand this game takes a while to learn and fully master, but once you've crossed the threshold, we're sure you're going to enjoy the brain burn it gives you!
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