Happy 4th of July! Independence Day in the U.S. means fireworks, grilled hotdogs, and red-white-and-blue everything. But before you head out to your patriotic festivities, there’s one more thing on the to-do list: your daily Wordle.
Yes, even on a national holiday, the grind doesn’t stop. In fact, Wordle is a bit like our modern national pastime—something quietly competitive, deceptively simple, and oddly addictive.
As we celebrate the country’s independence, maybe it’s also a good time to celebrate our own small victories—like getting the Wordle in 3 or fewer guesses. Or just not losing to the Bot.
Let’s dive in.
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Today’s Wordle Hints for July, 4
Before we reveal the answer, let’s go through some helpful hints to nudge you in the right direction.
The Hint:
Found in roads and baseball pitches.
That’s right—today’s word can be seen both on highways and when a pitcher is throwing a tricky ball.
The Clue:
This Wordle ends with a vowel.
That narrows things down a lot. Not every five-letter word does!
Still stumped?
Spoiler Warning!
The answer is just below. If you’re still puzzling it out, scroll slowly.
Today’s Wordle Answers for July, 4
CURVE
Not only a shape but also something a baseball pitcher might throw—and, for many of us, what life throws our way a little too often.
Wordle Bot Analysis
Let’s break down how I solved today’s puzzle using my usual strategy—and how it compares to Wordle Bot.
I started off with my reliable opening word: STAKE. It’s got two vowels and some common consonants. It gave me a single green: the “E” at the end. From there, I switched to CHOIR, one of my favorite second guesses, which helped knock off some more consonants and vowels, leaving me with a narrow list.
With that, I was still unsure but went for PRUDE—a word that doesn’t seem related to the final answer but was meant to test the “U,” “R,” and “D.” It worked, eliminating some choices and locking down letters.
That left me with one real option: CURVE.
Got it in 4.
Competitive Wordle Scoring
If you’ve been playing along with Competitive Wordle, here’s how today’s scoring shapes up.
- Guessing in 1 = 3 points
- Guessing in 2 = 2 points
- Guessing in 3 = 1 point
- Guessing in 4 = 0 points
- Guessing in 5 = -1 point
- Guessing in 6 = -2 points
- Missing the Wordle = -3 points
Bonus: Fridays are 2XP, meaning double the points—good or bad.
Here’s how the match-up looked today:
- You (if you guessed in 4 like me): 0 points
- Wordle Bot (guessed in 3): 1 point
- Since Bot beat me, I get -1 for the loss
Total for the day: -1 x 2 (Friday 2XP) = -2 points
Not my best showing. But hey, at least I didn’t miss it entirely. That would’ve hurt even more on a 2XP day.
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Wordle Etymology
The word “curve” traces its roots to Latin “curvus,” meaning “bent” or “crooked.” It came into English through Old French “courbe,” keeping its visual and metaphorical sense of bending or deviation.
We use “curve” in many ways—from the physical shape of a road to the concept of a “learning curve.” And in baseball, that curveball is both a literal and metaphorical challenge—just like life sometimes.
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Final Thoughts
Today’s puzzle wasn’t overly tricky, but it was clever. It involved common letters but in an unusual order, and the word itself—CURVE—feels appropriate on a holiday like the 4th of July. It reminds us that life doesn’t always follow a straight path. It twists and turns, surprises and challenges. That’s part of the ride.
So enjoy your barbecues, fireworks, and freedom today—and keep that Wordle streak alive.
Let me know how you did! Did you beat the Bot? Guess it in three? Or did that curveball get you?
Until tomorrow—keep guessing, keep thinking, and may your next Wordle be a one-shot win.
