Today’s Wordle puzzle is number 1398, dated April 17, 2025. Ready to test your word-solving skills?
Hints Section: Let’s see if we can nudge you towards the solution without giving it away directly. Think about the following clues before making your next guess:
- The word contains two different, but repeating, letters.
- It has one vowel.
- The word is a past tense verb.
- A relatively common letter is used frequently.
Still puzzling? Here are a few more subtle hints:
- The word describes a stationary position.
- The vowel appears in the middle of the word.
Okay, last chance to guess before the answer is revealed!
Answer Revelation: The Wordle answer for April 17, 2025 (puzzle #1398) is…
STOOD
Analysis and Strategy: Today’s word, *STOOD*, might have tripped up some players due to its double ‘O’ and ‘D’. While not overly difficult, the repeating letters combined with the less common vowel ‘O’ in a key position could have led to some incorrect guesses. A good starting strategy might have been to use a word with common consonants like ‘S’, ‘T’, and ‘D’, along with a vowel like ‘E’ or ‘A’, to eliminate possibilities early on. Words such as ‘STARE’ or ‘DATES’ would have helped to identify the presence of those letters and their correct placement, narrowing down the options significantly.
Vowel Frequency: While ‘E’ is the most common vowel in English and often appears in Wordle answers, today’s puzzle highlights the importance of considering other vowels as well. Don’t always assume the word has an ‘E’! Understanding the relative frequencies can still be beneficial for forming initial guesses.
Letter Positioning: The ‘O’ in *STOOD
- occupies the middle position, reinforcing the observation that vowels frequently appear in the second and third slots. However, today’s answer demonstrates the variety Wordle offers, so be open to different patterns.
Starting Words: Words like ‘STARE’ or ‘CRANE’, as mentioned earlier, remain good starting points. However, varying your initial guess occasionally can help you avoid falling into a rut and better explore different letter combinations. Consider using words that test for less common consonants too.
Hopefully, this breakdown helped you either solve today’s Wordle or understand the strategies involved. Keep practicing, and you’ll become a Wordle master in no time!