Wordle is the most popular among NYT puzzle games, charting over Connections and Strands. It challenges the player to guess a five-letter word in six attempts.
Correct letters in the correct position turn green, those in incorrect positions turn yellow, and those not in the word remain grey. Thanks to the hints after each attempt, one can begin to narrow down the possibilities, although it does not always make the job easy!
Let’s explore the history, tips, and features of the game in detail in the upcoming sections. For people looking to get quick hints and today’s Wordle answer, skip to the bottom of the article.
Developed by software engineer Josh Wardle during the pandemic, Wordle was originally a family game. Because of its simplicity and shareability, it quickly reached over two million daily players. The New York Times bought Wordle in 2022, making its place within the online gaming realm permanent.
One can guess almost any five-letter word but the actual answer comes from a carefully curated list. That keeps out words that are too obscure or sensitive to recent news events, which keeps Wordle approachable and enjoyable for all audiences. It is a light-hearted fun game, that distracts word enthusiasts from everyday struggles and terrible news events.
Wordle's share feature allows players to post results without giving away the answer, keeping the suspense alive for others. Just click the "SHARE" button once the game is complete, and the results will be copied to the clipboard. Paste them anywhere, from text messages to social media, in a spoiler-free format that shows only guess patterns as follows:
A few useful hints before getting to the solution of Today's Wordle:
First Letter: Today's answer begins with the letter "T”.
Last Letter: It is a word ending with the letter "Y”.
Vowels: Only one vowel features in this word.
Repeated Letters: No double letters, all letters appearing in this word are unique.
Meaning: This word is used for saying "truthfully," or "genuinely”. Something spoken or written so honestly.
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Bonus Hint: The word was the title of a very popular Savage Garden song from 1997.
For players wanting to save the winning streak without spending half a morning on today's word, here's the answer to Wordle #1236:
TRULY
"Truly" is an adverb that signals seriousness and sincerity or confirms the validity of the claim. It's often used in nonverbal and verbal communication that lends more credibility to assertions of noble intention.
Kudos to the players who got it right. If not, try again, come tomorrow to find the next Wordle’s hints and solutions. Happy guessing!