Quordle continues to test word game enthusiasts with its daily dose of brain-bending fun. If you’re looking for clues or just the final answers to keep your streak alive, you’ve come to the right place. Today’s Quordle (game #1198) offers an interesting mix of common and tricky words, perfect for keeping solvers on their toes.
If you’re here before solving and want to keep the challenge intact, start with the hints below. But if you’re stuck and want the answers, scroll down carefully.
Today’s Quordle Hint
Hint 1: Number of Vowels
There are four different vowels used across today’s Quordle answers. These vowels are selected from the traditional group: A, E, I, O, and U. That means each of today’s words contains at least one of those, but not all words use the same vowels.
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Hint 2: Repeated Letters
Only one of the four words in today’s Quordle contains a repeated letter. This can often be a trap for solvers, especially when the repetition comes in the middle or end of the word. If you’re getting stuck on one puzzle and it feels like the right letters just aren’t fitting, try doubling one of them.
Hint 3: Uncommon Letters
Good news for many players: today’s Quordle puzzle does not contain any of the uncommon letters Q, Z, X, or J. That should make it easier for those who rely on more common starting words and don’t usually think to guess rarer letters early on.
Hint 4: Starting Letters
None of today’s Quordle words start with the same letter — each begins with a unique one. This variety makes the puzzle slightly easier to untangle once you’ve found the first letter for each board.
Hint 5: First Letters Revealed
Still need help getting started? Here are the first letters of today’s four Quordle answers:
- Word 1 starts with U
- Word 2 starts with S
- Word 3 starts with F
- Word 4 starts with P
That narrows things down a lot and should help jumpstart your guesses.
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Today’s Quordle Answers
If you’re ready for the final answers, here they are:
- UNITE
- SOGGY
- FILET
- PORCH
Let’s break down these answers briefly for insight:
- UNITE: A common five-letter verb meaning to come together. It can often be confused with similar words like UNTIE or QUITE, which share a lot of the same letters. This one can be tricky in the endgame.
- SOGGY: The only word in today’s puzzle with a repeated letter, in this case, the G. It’s not a word you hear every day, but it’s familiar enough once you spot the pattern. Still, the double letter often throws people off.
- FILET: A slightly uncommon word in American English spelling — also seen as “fillet” in British English. It refers to a boneless piece of meat or fish. The placement of E and T at the end can confuse players who might guess something like “fleet” or “flirt” first.
- PORCH: A straightforward noun, though the CH ending can trip up players trying words ending in CK, TH, or SH. Once you know it starts with a P and has an R and a C in it, this becomes much easier to pin down.
Quordle Daily Sequence Answers for Game #1198
If you’re also playing the Daily Sequence version, here are those answers:
- BASIC
- CRIED
- RESIN
- GLAND
Each of these sequence words brings its own mini challenge, but none are obscure. BASIC and CRIED are fairly easy to get in the early guesses. RESIN and GLAND can take a few extra rounds to lock down depending on your strategy.
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Final Thoughts
Game #1198 provided a well-balanced puzzle for most players. The mix of common and moderately challenging words, along with only one repeated letter and no rare letters like X or Z, made for a fair but engaging Quordle.
If you struggled with UNITE vs. UNTIE or FILET vs. other similar five-letter words, you’re not alone. These kinds of final choices are what make Quordle both fun and frustrating.
Keep your streak alive and join us again tomorrow for more Quordle hints and answers. Whether you solve them solo or with help, every puzzle makes you sharper
