How to solve today’s Wordle.
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Need assistance with today’s Wordle? You’ve arrived at the perfect spot. A wealth of hints, clues, and additional resources — including a special custom Wordle — are available below.
It’s Saturday, and a wonderful one at that. Today would also mark the 19th birthday of my daughter, Aria — happy birthday! It’s astonishing how quickly time passes; when she turns 20, I’ll be 45, which feels surprisingly youthful. Let’s dive into solving today’s Wordle.
Today’s Bonus Custom Wordle
With the ability to craft custom Wordles, each daily guide now includes a bonus puzzle that can range from four to seven letters. This adds an optional extra challenge; you can try the hand‑crafted Wordle via the link below.
Today’s Bonus Custom Wordle is 6 letters long.
The hint: To thwart.
The clue: This Wordle ends in two vowels.
Yesterday’s Custom Wordle Answer:
How To Play Wordle
Wordle is a daily word puzzle game where your goal is to guess a hidden five‑letter word in six tries or fewer. After each guess, the game gives feedback to help you get closer to the answer:
- Green: The letter is in the word and in the correct spot.
- Yellow: The letter is in the word, but in the wrong spot.
- Gray: The letter is not in the word at all.
Apply these clues to narrow down possible solutions. A new word is presented each day, challenging solvers worldwide. Competitive Wordle allows participants to pit their attempts against friends, family, the Wordle Bot, or even the author. Rules for Competitive Wordle are detailed at the end of this article.
Today’s Wordle Hints And Answer
- Wordle Bot’s Starting Word: SLATE
- My Starting Word Today: BRAIL (264 words left)
- The Hint: To change.
- The Clue: This Wordle has three consonants in a row.
Spoilers follow below! The solution is revealed next.
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The Answer:
Today’s Wordle
Screenshot: Erik Kain
Wordle Bot Analysis
Each day I consult Wordle Bot to evaluate my performance. You can review your own results using Wordle Bot here.
BRAIL did not bring me close to the solution, while STORE reduced my remaining possibilities from 264 to 24. HUMOR, however, solved it quickly (as it often does). With only one word left, MORPH (meaning change) was the inevitable answer.
Wordle Bot
Screenshot: Erik Kain
Once again, my score matched that of the Bot—zero points—keeping our June totals unchanged: Erik: -2 points; Wordle Bot: 5 points.
How To Play Competitive Wordle
- Guessing in 1 is worth 3 points; guessing in 2 is worth 2 points; guessing in 3 is worth 1 point; guessing in 4 is worth 0 points; guessing in 5 is -1 points; guessing in 6 is -2 points and missing the Wordle is -3 points.
- If you beat your opponent you get 1 point. If you tie, you get 0 points. And if you lose to your opponent, you get -1 point. Add it up to get your score. Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.
- Fridays are 2XP, meaning you double your points—positive or negative.
- You can keep a running tally or just play day‑by‑day. Enjoy!
Today’s Wordle Etymology
The term “Morph” originates from the Greek “morphē,” meaning “form” or “shape.” It entered English through scientific vocabulary such as “metamorphosis” (“change of form”). As a standalone verb, “morph” gained popularity in the late 20th century to describe a smooth transition from one form to another.
