Wordle Clues and Solution for April 18, 2025

Hey there, Wordle enthusiasts! If you’ve found your way here, you’re likely eager for your daily share of Wordle suggestions and advice. Whether you need a bit of assistance with today’s challenge or simply want to jump straight to the solution, we’ve got you sorted.

Want to discover today’s Wordle solution immediately? Scroll down to the end of this article. But if you’d rather decipher it yourself, continue reading for hints, tactics, and everything else you’ll require.

Also of interest:

– Enjoy games? Check out Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more on Mashable’s Games hub.
– Playing NYT Connections? We have clues and solutions for April 18.

The Backstory of Wordle

Wordle was created by software engineer Josh Wardle as a lovely gift for his partner. It rapidly gained popularity, turning into a worldwide phenomenon with millions of daily users. Fans even developed their own variations such as:

– Squabble – a competitive Wordle
– Heardle – a game for guessing music
– Dordle and Quordle – where you guess several words simultaneously

Eventually, the New York Times purchased Wordle, and it now enjoys a prominent place in the NYT Games collection. It’s even a hit on TikTok, where creators stream their attempts.

Selecting the Ideal Starting Word

While there’s no flawless starting word, if you want to play wisely, opt for one featuring at least two different vowels and common consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need some ideas? Take a look at our guide to effective Wordle openers.

What Happened to the Wordle Archive?

A fan-created archive of all previous Wordle puzzles once existed, but it was removed at the New York Times’ request. However, NYT now provides its official Wordle Archive—accessible to Games subscribers.

Is Wordle Becoming More Difficult?

It may seem harder, but the difficulty of Wordle hasn’t changed. If you’re seeking more of a challenge, try activating Hard Mode in the game settings.

Also check out:

– NYT Mini Crossword answers for April 18
– Top word games for Wordle fans

Today’s Wordle Clues

Need a little push in the right direction? Here are some clues:

– Subtle hint: Consider a sorrowful poem or tune.
– Double letters? No way—no letters repeat today.
– First letter: Today’s word commences with D.

Still confused? It’s time for the big reveal…

Today’s Wordle Solution Is…

Ready? Here it is…

DIRGE.

If you didn’t solve it today, don’t stress—tomorrow is another chance. We’ll return with more useful hints to help maintain your Wordle streak.

Also playing NYT Strands? We have hints and solutions for that too.