Stuck on today’s Wordle puzzle? Don’t worry — you’re not alone. Whether you’re chasing a perfect streak or just popping in for a daily brain teaser, we’ve got you covered with subtle hints and, if you need it, today’s answer.
Wordle Tips Before We Dive In
Each day, Wordle presents players with a five-letter word to guess in just six tries. Your goal? Crack the code using color-based feedback — green letters are correct and in the right spot, yellow ones are correct but in the wrong spot, and gray ones aren’t in the word at all.
But some days, even seasoned Wordlers get stumped. And today? Yeah, it’s one of those days. If you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction — or a lifeline for your streak — read on.
Wordle #1399 Clues for April 18, 2025
If you want to try solving it with some help but not have the answer outright spoiled, here are some helpful clues to guide your guesses:
- Hint #1: The word is associated with sadness or mourning.
- Hint #2: It’s often used to describe a somber piece of music.
- Hint #3: It starts with the letter D.
- Hint #4: It ends with the letter E.
- Hint #5: There are two vowels in total.
- Hint #6: All five letters are unique — no repeats.
- Bonus Hint: Try starting with the word “tried” — four of its letters are in the answer but not in the correct places.
Ready to take another guess before scrolling further?
The Answer to Wordle #1399 for April 18
DIRGE
A tricky word if you weren’t thinking along musical or emotional lines, huh?
What Does “Dirge” Mean?
A dirge is a funeral song or a lament for the dead. It’s traditionally a mournful tune, composed to express sorrow or grief — often performed during funerals or memorial services. But its modern usage isn’t limited to actual funerals; you might hear someone say, “That slow song was a total dirge,” when referring to a gloomy or overly depressing track.
So if today’s Wordle felt like a downer — well, the word was too!
Strategy Corner: Why “Tried” Was a Solid Opening Word
If you guessed “tried”, you’d be off to a fantastic start:
- T, R, I, E — all correct letters
- But they’re all in the wrong places.
This is where strategy shines. After that first guess, you’d want to start shifting those letters around while trying out unused ones. Words like “ridge,” “gride,” or “ridey” could help you home in on the solution.
Remember: choosing opener words with a mix of common consonants and vowels is always a smart move. Other solid starters include:
- Slate
- Crane
- Adieu
- Stare
Share Without Spoiling
Once you’ve solved the Wordle — whether it took two tries or all six — it’s time to share your victory. The beauty of Wordle’s sharing feature is that it keeps the answer secret. All people see is your grid of colored blocks. So you can brag without spoiling it for your friends!
To share:
- Finish the game.
- Wait for the stats window to pop up.
- Tap “Share”.
- Paste the result wherever you like — from WhatsApp to Twitter to your family group chat.
Want More Challenge? Try These Wordle Variants
If Wordle is becoming too easy, spice things up with these Wordle-inspired games:
- Quordle – Solve four Wordles at once with shared guesses.
- Octordle – Eight puzzles at the same time. Chaos, but fun.
- Waffle – Move letters around to fix all six words.
- Worldle – Guess a country based on its shape.
- Absurdle – The game actively avoids giving you the right word. Diabolical!
A Bit of Wordle History
Created by Josh Wardle in 2021 as a personal gift for his partner, Wordle quickly went viral thanks to its simplicity and shareable gameplay. In early 2022, the New York Times acquired it for a seven-figure sum — and it’s been living on their site ever since, racking up millions of daily players.
Who knew a five-letter word game could bring so much joy (and frustration) to so many?
Final Thoughts
Whether you nailed it in three guesses or burned through all six, today’s Wordle — DIRGE — was a somber little challenge. But hey, not every day can be “party” or “sunny” — sometimes, you’ve gotta embrace the dark and moody!
Be sure to check back tomorrow for hints and solutions to the next Wordle. And in the meantime, keep those word skills sharp. You never know when the next five-letter surprise will strike.
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