Wordle is more than a game—it’s a daily mental workout. Each morning, millions around the world test their vocabulary, logic, and patience in pursuit of the perfect five-letter word. With just six attempts, it’s a race against the alphabet and your instincts.
If you’re stuck on today’s puzzle, we’ve got you covered with strategic hints, the full answer, and proven tips to sharpen your Wordle game over time.
How to Play NYT Wordle
The rules are simple but the challenge grows each day:
Guess a five-letter word: Type in your guess and hit enter.
Watch the tile colors:
Green: Correct letter, correct spot.
Yellow: Correct letter, wrong spot.
⬜ Gray: Letter not in the word at all.
Refine your guesses based on feedback. You have six total attempts.
Hints for Today’s Wordle (Puzzle #1377)
Not ready for the answer yet? Use these expert-level hints to guide your thinking:
The word starts with: the letter F
It contains: two vowels
Common usage: Often refers to something not genuine or deceptive
Part of speech: It’s an adjective
Synonyms: Counterfeit, false, imitation
Take a second look at your guesses and apply these clues carefully.
Answer for Today’s Wordle (Puzzle #1377)
Ready to see if you were close?
The answer to today’s Wordle is: FAKE
A four-letter adjective that describes something not real or genuine, often used to describe forged objects, emotions, or personas.
Strategies to Solve Wordle Like a Pro
Want to improve your average score or get more 2- or 3-guess solves? Start using these proven strategies:
1. Open with Strong Starter Words
Use a word that includes common vowels and consonants like SLATE, CRANE, or ARISE. This gives you maximum feedback fast.
2. Don’t Repeat Eliminated Letters
Avoid reusing gray letters—every letter counts when narrowing possibilities.
3. Use Letter Frequency to Your Advantage
Think of commonly used letters like E, A, R, S, T, N. If they’re not in the word, you can rule out a lot.
4. Spot Common Patterns
Pay attention to common word endings or vowel-consonant clusters. Words ending in -ATE, -ING, or starting with RE- are often good guesses.
5. Practice Daily
Wordle success improves over time. Daily play sharpens your pattern recognition and vocabulary intuition.