Are you struggling with today’s Wordle puzzle? Many players are finding today’s Wordle answer a bit tricky. According to the New York Times’ WordleBot, even seasoned players are taking more attempts than usual to solve puzzle #1,338. Don’t worry, Tom’s Guide is here to help!
Every day, we provide you with Wordle hints and tips to assist you in cracking the daily puzzle. If the hints aren’t enough to guide you to victory, we’ll even give you the answer directly. Whether you’re truly stuck or simply short on time, Tom’s Guide has you covered. Plus, for those catching up or in a different time zone, we also include a breakdown of yesterday’s Wordle puzzle, #1,337.
Spoiler Alert! Answers for Wordle #1,338 are ahead. Only continue reading if you want hints or today’s Wordle answer!
Today’s Wordle Hints to Help You Solve It
For every Wordle game, Tom’s Guide recommends starting with one of the best Wordle start words. However, if you need more specific clues for today’s Wordle answer, here are some tailored hints:
- This Wordle answer features a generous three vowels out of the possible five (A, E, I, O, U).
- There are no letters that repeat within the word.
- Two of the letters in today’s answer are among the most common Wordle letters we’ve identified.
These hints should give you a solid nudge in the right direction to solve today’s Wordle. Still needing a bit more help? Read on for an even bigger hint. Or, if you’re ready for the solution, simply scroll down to reveal today’s Wordle answer.
Here’s a larger hint to help you: Today’s Wordle answer describes someone confident and charming.
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What Letter Does Today’s Wordle Start With?
Need a final push? The answer to Wordle #1,338 begins with the letter S. Combining this with the hints provided above, you now have all the necessary clues to solve the puzzle and maintain your Wordle streak!
Ready for the answer? Keep scrolling…
Today’s Wordle Answer Revealed
So, what is the Wordle answer for game #1,338?
The answer is SUAVE.
Hello Wordlers! Today’s answer, SUAVE, might be a streak-breaker for some. It was a close call for me as well, requiring all six attempts to finally land on the solution. The ‘V’ only appeared for me on the fifth try!
As usual, I began with my go-to starting word, ORATE. This word is effective because it contains all five of the most common Wordle letters. It seemed promising with both ‘A’ and ‘E’ turning green, narrowing down the possibilities to 50 according to WordleBot.
However, WordleBot’s best Wordle start words would have been even more efficient. Words like LAPSE and SPARE would have reduced the options to just 17, while SLATE, STARE, and STALE would have brought it down to 14. Starting with SPATE could have left you with only 13 possibilities.
For my second guess, I aimed to incorporate ‘L’, ‘I’, ‘S’, ‘N’, and ‘C’, choosing the word SCALE. This proved helpful, with ‘S’ joining ‘A’ and ‘E’ in green, further reducing the potential answers to eight, according to WordleBot*.
Eight remaining possibilities is still a significant number with only a few attempts left. I first tried SNAKE, but no new letters were revealed.
Next, I went with SPADE. Still no luck.
Then I tried SHAVE. Aha! A green ‘V’ appeared!
After mentally reviewing the remaining letters and considering potential duplicates, SUAVE was the only word that fit. I entered it and solved the puzzle on my sixth attempt. Phew, close call!
Hopefully, SUAVE didn’t break your Wordle streak today. Join us again tomorrow for more Wordle hints and answers from Tom’s Guide.
* The remaining possibilities WordleBot listed were: SHADE, SHAME, SHAPE, SHAVE, SUAVE, SPADE, SNAKE, and SHAKE.
Yesterday’s Wordle Answer
Reading this in a different time zone? The Wordle answer for game #1,337 was CROOK.
Yesterday’s Wordle, CROOK, was definitely a challenging one. It’s not a commonly used word and features a double letter, which can often throw players off. However, it does contain ‘O’, one of the most common Wordle letters.
My starting word, ORATE, revealed the ‘R’ in the correct position (green) and ‘O’ in the word but in the wrong place (yellow). This narrowed down the possibilities to 42, according to WordleBot.
Again, WordleBot’s best Wordle start words would have provided a better starting point. TROPE would have left 34 options, while CARET would have reduced it to 20. Opening with TRACE, CRANE, or CLOSE could have limited the possibilities to just 13.
Prioritizing ‘L’, ‘I’, ‘S’, ‘N’, and ‘C’ for my second guess, I chose IRONY. This turned the ‘O’ green, but still left 23 potential answers according to WordleBot*.
On my third attempt, I made a mistake by reusing a letter in the same position. Despite this error, I still had 13 possible answers remaining.
Next, I tried GROWL. No new letters were revealed.
Then VROOM? Still no new letters, but the second ‘O’ turned green, leaving only one possible answer.
After a few moments of thought, CROOK emerged as the solution. I entered it and secured a squeaky win on my sixth attempt.
Hopefully, you solved yesterday’s Wordle with fewer attempts than I did! Check back with Tom’s Guide tomorrow for more Wordle help.
* WordleBot listed these remaining possibilities: CROSS, CROWD, GROOM, GROSS, DROLL, CROOK, GROWL, FROCK, DROOL, CROCK, DROSS, VROOM, FROSH, PROOF, PROUD, PROWL, PROMO, BROOM, BROOD, BROOK, GROUP, DROOP, and CROUP.
Previous Wordle Answers
Looking for past Wordle answers? Tom’s Guide has you covered. Here’s a list of the previous 10 Wordle answers:
- Wordle #1,336: CROOK
- 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
Tom’s Guide Wordle Tips and Strategies for Success
The most crucial Wordle tip Tom’s Guide can offer is to use one of the best Wordle start words. We cannot emphasize this enough – it significantly improves your chances of solving the puzzle quickly.
Without a strategic starting word, you’re essentially guessing blindly, trying to identify the correct letters from the alphabet. However, experts have analyzed letter frequency in the English language and within Wordle answers to pinpoint the most effective starting words. Utilize this research to your advantage!
Secondly, consider letter combinations, especially at the beginning and end of words. Common pairings like SH, ST, CR, and CH appear frequently in Wordle answers.
Vowels are also important to think about. While not every Wordle answer contains multiple vowels, many do, and some even have three. A good starting word will incorporate a couple of vowels. If your initial guesses don’t reveal any vowels, consider including more in your subsequent attempts. And don’t forget the letter Y – it often acts as a vowel substitute and frequently appears at the end of words.
Finally, test out potential answers. As long as you don’t hit “Enter,” you can try different word combinations to see how they look on the Wordle grid. Incorporate letters you know are in the word and experiment with different arrangements. This technique can be particularly useful for less obvious words.
For more in-depth strategies, check out how Tom’s Guide’s Wordle experts have refined their approach after playing Wordle extensively since its launch.
We also offer a wealth of Wordle tips and tricks, including our analysis of every Wordle answer to identify trends. And if you’re new to the game, be sure to read our comprehensive What is Wordle? guide.
What to Know About Wordle and Tom’s Guide
Wordle officially launched in October 2021, but its origins date back to June 2021, celebrating its first birthday on June 19, 2022. (Read my thoughts on the 5 things Wordle needs to improve to maintain its appeal.)
Wordle’s popularity surged towards the end of 2021, going viral in January 2022 as players worldwide embraced the simple yet addictive puzzle. Its success led The New York Times to acquire Wordle for a seven-figure sum in early February, making it part of NYT Games.
You can play Wordle for free on the NYT Games website. Both the NYT and Wordle’s creator, Josh Wardle, have affirmed that it will remain free to play. Despite some player speculation, Wordle has not become harder since the NYT acquisition.
Wordle’s premise is simple: guess a five-letter word in six attempts. Each guess reveals which letters are in the target word and if they are in the correct position. Green indicates a correct letter in the right place, yellow means the letter is in the word but misplaced, and gray signifies the letter is not in the word at all.
A new puzzle is released daily, and everyone solves the same word. The puzzle resets at midnight each day. Find more details about the game in our What is Wordle? article on Tom’s Guide. Tom’s Guide is your go-to source for daily Wordle help, tips, and answers, ensuring you never miss a puzzle and always have the best strategies at your fingertips.
Explore More Games: NYT Strands and Wordle Alternatives
Finished Wordle and looking for another game? Check out Tom’s Guide’s guide to today’s NYT Strands answer for hints and the solution to today’s puzzle.
If you’re seeking more Wordle-like games to keep you entertained, Tom’s Guide has compiled a list of the best Wordle alternatives.
Consider trying alternatives like the intense Squabble, the soccer-themed Who Are Ya?, the geography-based Worldle, the Star Wars-themed SWordle, and the math-based Mathler.
There are numerous engaging options to explore once you’ve completed your daily Wordle! Tom’s Guide is your guide to the world of Wordle and beyond.
