Today’s Wordle puzzle (#1639, December 14th) tested players with a common but slightly tricky five-letter word. For those seeking assistance, here’s a breakdown of hints and the solution, alongside a recap of recent answers.
Decoding Today’s Wordle
The puzzle presented a challenge due to the distribution of letters, with the final answer being SWING. The solution required recognizing a word with no repeating letters, only one vowel, and beginning with “S” while ending with “G.” The clue referencing a playground activity and the associated motion was pivotal in identifying the correct answer.
Hints Provided
The hints were structured progressively:
1. No repeated letters.
2. Contains one vowel.
3. Starts with “S.”
4. Ends with “G.”
5. Relates to a playground toy and the action of using it.
Recent Wordle Solutions
For those tracking past results, here’s a list of recent Wordle answers:
– December 13th (#1638): MISER
– December 12th (#1637): TRUCK
– December 11th (#1636): GUESS
– December 10th (#1635): ERASE
– December 9th (#1634): SNIDE
Optimizing Your Wordle Strategy
Choosing an effective starting word significantly increases your chances of success. Words containing common letters like “E,” “A,” and “R” are statistically better choices. Less frequent letters such as “Z,” “J,” and “Q” should generally be avoided in initial guesses. Suggested starting words include ADIEU, TRAIN, CLOSE, STARE, and NOISE.
Wordle continues to be a daily test of vocabulary and deduction. The puzzle remains popular due to its simplicity and the satisfaction of solving it within six attempts.
