If you’re on the hunt for the Wordle solution for April 7, 2025, continue reading. Here, insightful clues, practical tactics, and ultimately, the answer will be provided. Today’s puzzle is of moderate difficulty; I managed to solve it in four attempts. Warning: spoilers ahead for Wordle #1,388! Scroll down for hints and your answer to this day’s challenge.

Playing Wordle

The game can be accessed here at the New York Times. Each day, a new puzzle becomes available at midnight, based on your local timezone.

Kick things off with a guess of a five-letter word. The letters will change color based on their accuracy: green indicates a correct letter in the right spot, yellow shows that a letter is present but in the wrong position, and gray means the letter isn’t part of today’s secret word at all. For additional details, refer to our comprehensive guide, and my strategy guide for advanced tips (further insights can be found at the conclusion of this post).

Ready for some hints? Let’s dive in!

Are there any uncommon letters in today’s Wordle?

Typical letters are defined using the historical typesetters’ phrase ETAOIN SHRDLU. (Remember this! Pronounce it like “Edwin Shirdloo,” as if he were a friend.)

Today, four letters are common, while the fifth is less frequent.

Can you offer a hint for today’s Wordle?

Think of something related to eyes.

Are there double or repeated letters in today’s Wordle?

There are no letters that repeat in today’s solution.

What is the vowel count in today’s Wordle?

The word contains two vowels.

Which letter does today’s Wordle begin with?

The starting letter of today’s word is H.

Which letter does today’s Wordle conclude with?

Today’s word culminates with the letter L.

What is today’s Wordle answer?

The solution you’re looking for is HAZEL.

My Approach to Today’s Wordle

My initial guesses were RAISE, TOUCH, and BLEND, which led me to infer that HAZEL was the most suitable word.

Wordle 1,388 4/6

⬛🟩⬛⬛🟨
⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨
⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Solution to Yesterday’s Wordle

Yesterday’s Wordle presented a greater challenge. The hint was “found in Italy,” consisting of four frequent letters and one uncommon letter.

The answer was VILLA.

A Brief Overview of Wordle

The essence of Wordle is to identify the secret word of the day. Upon opening the game, a blank grid awaits your first move: enter any five-letter word.

The color feedback provides valuable clues: Green indicates a letter is correct and in the right position (e.g., guessing the word PARTY while the actual word is PURSE will highlight P and R in green), Yellow shows a letter is in the word but misplaced (e.g., if the answer is ROAST, R, A, and T would turn yellow after guessing PARTY), and Gray signifies the letter isn’t included (if everything turns gray from the guess PARTY, it means words like PURSE or ROAST can’t be the solution).

Using this feedback, the player is encouraged to make additional guesses, striving to find the correct word within six tries.

Optimal Starting Words for Wordle

What is the ideal first guess? The most effective starters typically contain prevalent letters, enhancing the chances of revealing yellow and green tiles. If a guess results in all gray, that still provides crucial information to eliminate options. While no single “best” starting word exists, the New York Times’s Wordle analysis bot recommends starting with one of the following:

• CRANE

• TRACE

• SLANT

• CRATE

• CARTE

Additionally, research from MIT indicates that starting with these words can maximize your eliminations:

• SALET

• REAST

• TRACE

• CRATE

• SLATE

Other effective choices include ARISE or ROUND. While words like ADIEU and AUDIO introduce more vowels, focusing on consonants with starters like RENTS or CLAMP may also yield benefits. Select your strategy and observe the results.

Strategies for Winning at Wordle

Numerous guides on Wordle strategy are available for those serious about the game. This guide explains how to leverage consonants effectively, while another guide emphasizes a strategy focused on the most frequently used letters. An additional resource outlined in this advanced guide presents a three-step tactic for seeking hints while enhancing winning odds quickly.

The key distinction between successful and unsuccessful players is that winners effectively gather information with their guesses. If the word must end with -OUND, avoid wasting guesses on MOUND, ROUND, SOUND, or HOUND; instead, combine those consonants in a guess like MARSH. If the H turns yellow, the solution is within reach.

Lastly, it’s worth noting that the original Wordle featured a list of roughly 2,300 potential answers, but the New York Times now puts a curated spin on the game adding various themes and editor-selected solutions. This means players might encounter trickier or topical words that weren’t available in the original format.

Alternatives to Wordle

If five-letter guessing games are your passion, explore these top Wordle alternatives, rated by complexity:

• Wheeldle, allowing for consecutive puzzle play.

• Dordle and Quordle, which challenge you to solve two or four puzzles simultaneously using the same guesses. For more of a challenge, try Octordle (eight puzzles) or Sedecordle (sixteen puzzles).

• Waffle, where you rearrange scrambled five-letter words in a grid to solve them.

• Absurdle, which adapts the solution after each guess but must maintain consistency with previously given feedback—leading you to strategically navigate towards one final word.

• Squabble, allowing for competitive play with a timer against others. Taking too long between guesses incurs damage; the last player standing wins.

• Antiwordle, where players aim not to guess the solution of the day. The challenge lies in having to include correctly guessed letters in future attempts, making a delayed victory more rewarding.