Are you ready for your daily Wordle challenge? Many players find today’s Wordle puzzle quite tricky. According to the New York Times’ WordleBot, the average player needs around 4.4 to 4.5 attempts to solve Wordle #1,341. Don’t worry if you’re finding it difficult – Tom’s Guide is here to assist you in cracking today’s code.
Every day, we update this article with Wordle hints and tips designed to help you discover today’s answer. If the hints aren’t enough to guide you, we’ll even provide the answer itself, perfect for those moments when you’re truly stumped or short on time. Plus, for those catching up or in different time zones, we also include an analysis of yesterday’s puzzle, #1,340.
Be aware: spoilers are coming up for Wordle game #1,341! Continue reading only if you’re looking for hints or the answer for today’s Wordle!
Today’s Wordle Answer — Hints to Help You Solve It
A great starting point for every game is to use one of the best Wordle start words. For more tailored clues to today’s Wordle answer, here are some specific hints:
- It includes just one vowel out of the standard five.*
- There are no letters that repeat within the word.
- Only one letter is featured among the five most common Wordle letters.
*When we say vowel, we are referring to A, E, I, O, U. Remember that other letters can sometimes function as vowels depending on their usage in a word.
These hints should give you a solid start in figuring out today’s Wordle answer. If you need further assistance, keep reading for more significant clues. Alternatively, if you’re ready for the solution, simply scroll down to find the answer.
Here’s a more substantial hint: Today’s Wordle answer describes acting in a wild, uncontrolled, and possibly mentally disturbed manner.
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What Letter Does Today’s Wordle Start With?
Today’s Wordle #1,341 begins with the letter M. Combining this with the hints provided above, you should now have all the necessary clues to solve the puzzle and maintain your Wordle streak.
Okay, it’s time to scroll down to reveal today’s answer…
Today’s Wordle Answer
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So, what is the Wordle answer for game #1,341?
The answer is… MADLY.
Greetings, Wordlers! Today’s puzzle was indeed a challenging one. Notably, only two letters in the solution — ‘A’ and ‘L’ — are among the ten most common Wordle letters.
This meant my usual starting word, ORATE (which includes the top five most common letters), only revealed a single yellow ‘A’. This left a staggering 161 potential answers still in play.
Of course, the WordleBot’s best Wordle start words proved much more effective. For example, SLIDE narrows it down to 20 possible answers, while TABLE reduces it to just 11. Starting with DEALT would have left only four remaining possibilities.
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On my second attempt, I prioritize using ‘L’, ‘I’, ‘S’, ‘N’, and ‘C’, and I managed to incorporate four of these with NAILS. This turned out to be a strong move, turning both ‘A’ and ‘L’ green and reducing the options to just five, according to WordleBot*.
Next, I tried DALLY, which was also a good guess, turning ‘Y’ green and ‘D’ yellow. This indicated the answer had to be ?ADLY.
At this point, I considered two possibilities: BADLY and MADLY. I initially guessed BADLY, which was incorrect, but it thankfully made my fifth and final guess of MADLY straightforward.
Hopefully, you fared better than I did today, Wordlers. See you again tomorrow for the next puzzle!
*These options were: BADLY, MADLY, CAULK, DALLY, and GAYLY.
Yesterday’s Wordle Answer
Reading this in a different time zone? Yesterday’s Wordle answer for game #1,340 was INDIE.
Hello again, Wordlers. Yesterday’s puzzle was somewhat tricky; only 34 Wordle answers begin with the letter ‘I’, and in this case, it appeared twice!
‘I’ is also not among the five most common Wordle letters, meaning it’s absent from my preferred starting word: ORATE. Only ‘E’ turned green, leaving a daunting 101 possible answers remaining.
The WordleBot’s best Wordle start words were again significantly more helpful. PLANE, for instance, leaves 36 answers, and CRANE reduces that to 24. If you had started with TRIED, you would have been left with only ten options.
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For my second guess, I aim to incorporate a mix of ‘L’, ‘I’, ‘S’, ‘N’, and ‘C’ around any confirmed letters.
With just a green ‘E’, it was simple to play SLICE. Although this only added a yellow ‘I’, it narrowed down the possibilities to nine, according to WordleBot*.
I then chose IMBUE for my next guess, which turned ‘I’ green but didn’t reveal any other letters.
However, this move eliminated all but the correct answer. After considering the remaining letters for a moment, I solved it: INDIE!
I hope you had a successful solve yesterday, Wordlers. See you tomorrow!
*These options were: HINGE, GENIE, PIXIE, GIMME, MIDGE, BINGE, INDIE, PIQUE, and IMBUE.
Previous Wordle Answers
If you’re searching for older Wordle answers, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of the last 20 Wordle solutions:
- Wordle #1,340: INDIE
- Wordle #1,339: TRAIL
- Wordle #1,338: SUAVE
- Wordle #1,337: CROOK
- Wordle #1,336: DITTY
- Wordle #1,335: RUMBA
- Wordle #1,334: RAPID
- Wordle #1,333: SCORE
- Wordle #1,332: GOODY
- Wordle #1,331: BONUS
- Wordle #1,330: STEEP
- Wordle #1,329: SWATH
- Wordle #1,328: PUPIL
- Wordle #1,327: PEDAL
- Wordle #1,326: TOOTH
- Wordle #1,325: REVUE
- Wordle #1,324: CHORE
- Wordle #1,323: RIVET
- Wordle #1,322: TOAST
- Wordle #1,321: FALSE
- Wordle #1,320: UDDER
Wordle Tips — How to Win at Wordle
The most effective tip I can offer is to consistently use one of the best Wordle start words. It cannot be overstated how much of a difference this makes.
Without a strategic starting word, you’re essentially guessing in the dark, trying to identify the correct five letters from 26 possibilities. However, experts have mathematically determined the most effective starting words based on letter frequency in English and within Wordle answers specifically. Utilize this advantage!
Secondly, consider letter combinations, especially at the beginning and end of words. Some combinations are far more prevalent than others — for example, common pairings include SH, ST, CR, and CH.
Vowels are also crucial. While not every Wordle answer contains multiple vowels, many do, and some even contain three. A well-chosen starting word should incorporate a couple of vowels. If your initial vowels don’t appear, prioritize testing other vowels in your subsequent guesses. Also, remember the letter Y, which often acts as a vowel and is frequently positioned at the end of words. It’s easy to overlook this semi-vowel.
Lastly, experiment with possibilities. As long as you don’t hit ‘Enter’, you can test out potential answers on the screen to see how they look. Input likely letters along with any letters you’ve already confirmed are in the word, then mentally swap out letters with other possible options. This technique has proven helpful numerous times, particularly when the word is less common.
If you’re still struggling with Wordle, explore how Tom’s Guide’s Wordle experts have refined their strategies after extensive play since the game’s initial launch.
We also offer a wealth of Wordle tips and tricks, including our analysis of every Wordle answer to identify trends. If you’re new to the game, our What is Wordle? guide is also a great resource to get you started.
What Else Should I Know About Wordle?
Wordle officially launched in October 2021, but its origins date back to June of the same year, celebrating its first anniversary on June 19, 2022. (You might be interested in my thoughts on 5 improvements Wordle needs to maintain long-term player engagement.)
However, Wordle’s popularity surged dramatically towards the end of 2021, going viral in January 2022 as players worldwide discovered its appeal. Its success led to The New York Times acquiring Wordle for a seven-figure sum in early February, making it part of NYT Games.
The game is accessible through the NYT Games website here and remains completely free to play. Both the NYT and Wordle’s creator, Josh Wardle, have affirmed that it will continue to be free. Some players believe Wordle has become more difficult since the NYT acquisition, but evidence suggests this isn’t the case.
Wordle is a straightforward game where you must guess a five-letter word in six attempts. After each guess, you receive feedback indicating which letters are in the target word and whether they are correctly positioned.
A correctly placed letter turns green. A letter that is in the word but in the wrong position turns yellow. A letter that is not in the word at all turns gray.
There is only one puzzle per day, and everyone solves the same puzzle. It resets daily at midnight. More detailed information about the game can be found in our What is Wordle? article.
NYT Strands Answer
If you’ve finished Wordle and are looking for help with other New York Times games, we recommend checking out our guide on today’s NYT Strands answer. This guide offers hints and the full answer for today’s Strands puzzle.
Wordle Alternatives
If you’re eager for another game while waiting for the next Wordle, we’ve compiled a list of the best Wordle alternatives.
Other Wordle-like games to try include the intense Squabble, which is Wordle in a battle royale format, and the soccer-themed Who Are Ya?. We also enjoy the geography-based Wordle variant Worldle, the Star Wars-themed SWordle, and the math-based Mathler.
There are numerous options to explore once you’ve completed your daily Wordle!
