Today’s Answer and Clues (Thursday, April 18, 2024)
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Wordle is a daily puzzle from the New York Times. If you want some extra help to solve today’s Wordle for April 18, 2024, we have the answer to Wordle #1034, plus some extra clues.
SPOILERS AHEAD (CLUES)
Today’s Wordle (Puzzle #1034) Basic Clues
If you just want the answer to the Wordle puzzle for April 18, 2024, scroll down past the clues and the next spoiler warning. Otherwise, here are a set of clues to help you solve today’s Wordle somewhat on your own.
- Today’s Wordle contains three consonants and two vowels.
- No letters appear twice, with each one unique within the word.
- The first letter is F.
- The last letter is T.
Today’s Wordle (Puzzle #1034) Big Clue
The big clue for today’s Wordle is, “This clue is just one small part of the solution”.
SPOILERS AHEAD (ANSWER)
Today’s Wordle Answer for Thursday, April 18, 2024
If you still haven’t beaten today’s Wordle even with the clues provided above, the answer is below…
The answer to today’s Wordle is “FACET“.
The word “Facet” is a noun usually used to refer to one of the definable aspects of a broader subject. As in, “We need to examine every facet of this issue before we make a decision”. It can (though less commonly) also refer to a small surface (on a cut diamond, for example) and a smooth anatomical surface (on a bone, for example). “Faceted” is the adjective meaning many-sided, as in “She had a multi-faceted career”.
According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, “Facet” originated in the 1620s, with the diamond-cutting meaning being the original one. However, its roots date back much further. The word itself comes from the Old French “facete,” meaning face or appearance. The word “face” comes from the Latin “facia,” which was used to refer to appearance or form. We still use “fascia” today to refer to coverings of various kinds.
Our Top Wordle Tips (to Beat It Every Day)
- Choose a good starting word. There are plenty to choose from, so pick one from our list of the best Wordle starting words.
- Try to eliminate all five vowels early. As there are only a handful of vowels, it’s best to use them all within the first 2-3 guesses.
- Use popular letters early. As well as the vowels, letters such as T, S, N, R, H, C, D, and L appear most commonly in English words.
- Take your time over your guesses. Wordle isn’t timed, so there’s no rush to complete it. You can even guess on paper first.
- Remember that letters can appear twice (and often do). Keep this in mind when guessing, as forgetting it can lead you to mess up.
Now that you have completed today’s Wordle puzzle (with a little help from your friends at MUO), you should check out some of the other free games from the New York Times.
Connections is a fun game that challenges you to find the associations between 16 words, splitting them up into four groups of four. To help combat the challenging nature of the game, check out our tips and tricks to help you beat Connections.
There’s also Strands, the newest addition to the New York Times’ burgeoning list of games. Just like Connections, it’s extremely challenging, but in a unique string-the-letters-together way. We recommend you check out our best tips for beating Strands to give yourself a leg up on the daily challenge.
Or, if you’re a Wordle purist and want more of the same, we recommend trying these awesome Wordle alternatives.
