The New York Times Wordle game remains a favorite for many players, including the author. It serves as a warm-up for other online word games and provides a daily challenge. While the author often guesses the Wordle answer within five tries, there are times when they get stuck and worry about breaking their streak. For those who need help, CNET’s homepage offers answers for Wordle, Connections, and Strands, as well as a ranking of the alphabet letters by popularity to assist with starting words. Today’s Wordle answer is “SKIFF,” with hints provided such as the presence of one repeated letter, one vowel, and the word starting with “S.”
Previous Wordle answers include “SCONE,” “MACAW,” “SAUCY,” “OUNCE,” and “MEDIC.” For players seeking tips and strategies, the author has written extensively on Wordle, from coverage of its 1,000th word to suggestions for starter words and two-step strategies. Some players choose starter words based on objects they see around them, while others opt for words with popular English letters. Wordle, a game where players have six chances to guess a five-letter word based on feedback, was purchased by The New York Times from creator Josh Wardle in 2022. Wardle initially created the game for his partner, who helped narrow down the possible answers to 2,500 from 12,000. The game’s first appearance was on June 19, 2021, with the 1,000th word being “ERUPT.”
To play Wordle, players must guess a five-letter word correctly within six chances, receiving feedback on the correctness of their guesses. The game’s popularity has grown, and the author provides tips and insights to help players improve their gameplay. While some players choose starter words based on their surroundings, others prefer words with common English letters. The acquisition of Wordle by The New York Times in 2022 marked a significant milestone for the game, which was initially created by Josh Wardle for his partner. With a database of 2,500 possible answers, Wordle challenges players to think creatively and strategically to guess the correct word within the given chances. The game’s simple yet engaging format has captivated players worldwide, leading to its widespread success and adoption as a daily challenge for many.
