There might need to be a 12-step program if any of us want to quit.

I'm possibly the odd one in this thread on this. I do have a regular set of word things (mostly crossword of the simpler quick and cryptic varieties - Monday Quiptic and Cryptic in the Guardian are usually about my limit) but Wordle hasn't really made it for me.

Its intreset lies more in how others find a puzzle here and that may prompt a try from me...

On first guess, I've preferred to use A,E and common consonants for starter. "RATES" is one I've used a few times.