Hello, Wordle enthusiasts! If you’re here, you likely want to take on today’s Wordle challenge. Whether you need a little assistance or simply want the solution, we have you sorted with tips, hints, and the answer located at the end of this page.

Prefer to unravel it by yourself? Continue scrolling for clues and tactics to help you decipher today’s five-letter word.

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A Brief Wordle Backstory

Wordle was initially created by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It quickly gained popularity, becoming a daily habit for players globally. Its success led to a plethora of fan-created spin-offs, including:

– Squabble: A battle royale version of Wordle
– Heardle: A game for guessing music
– Dordle and Quordle: Variants where you guess several words simultaneously

Ultimately, The New York Times purchased Wordle, which even found a spot on TikTok, where users broadcast their daily attempts live.

Selecting the Optimal Starting Word

Although the choice of the best starting word is personal, a calculated method can provide you with an advantage. Experiment with a word containing at least two distinct vowels and popular consonants such as S, T, R, or N. Looking for suggestions? We have a compilation of effective starting words to consider.

What Happened to the Wordle Archive?

There was once a publicly accessible archive of previous Wordle puzzles, but it was removed at The New York Times’ request. However, NYT now provides its own Wordle Archive—accessible to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle Becoming More Challenging?

It might appear that Wordle is harder these days, but the difficulty has remained constant. If you’re yearning for a challenge, you can always activate Hard Mode in the game settings.

Today’s Wordle Hints

Need a bit of assistance? Here are some clues to help you out:

– Subtle hint: Consider “pale.”
– Double letters? Not today—today’s word does not feature repeating letters.
– First letter: Today’s Wordle starts with the letter A.

Still confused? Scroll down for the solution.

Drumroll, please…

Today’s Wordle answer is:

ASHEN

Didn’t manage to figure it out this time? No problem—another puzzle will be ready for you tomorrow, and we’ll return with more useful hints to assist you.

Also engaging with NYT Strands? Find today’s hints and answers here.

Writers contributing to this piece include Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.

In search of more brain puzzles? Visit Mashable’s Games Hub for a range of puzzles including Mahjong, Sudoku, and crosswords.

Missed yesterday’s Wordle? The answer for April 14 can be found here.