In search of the Wordle solution for March 23, 2025? This post has got you covered! You’ll find insights, recommendations, and tactical approaches leading up to today’s answer. Fair warning, today’s challenge is a bit more difficult—I managed to crack it in five guesses. Spoilers ahead for the March 23 Wordle #1,373! If you’re keen on some hints (and ultimately, the answer) for today’s Wordle, keep reading.

Understanding Wordle

You can find Wordle here on the New York Times website. A new puzzle is released daily at midnight in your local timezone.

To begin, guess a five-letter word. The colors will indicate your success: green for correct letters in the right positions, yellow for letters that are correct but misplaced, and gray for letters that are not in the secret word at all. For additional guidance, feel free to check out our Wordle tips here and this advanced strategy guide here. More information will be available at the end of this article, following the hints and answers.

Are you ready for some hints? Let’s dive in!

Are There Any Uncommon Letters in Today’s Wordle?

Common letters can be defined through the famous typesetters’ phrase ETAOIN SHRDLU. (Make it a fun memory! Pronounce it “Edwin Shirdloo,” as if he’s someone you know.)

Today’s mnemonic reveals three common letters, one fairly common letter, and one that’s less frequently seen.

Can You Provide a Clue for Today’s Wordle?

Today’s word is a reference to a Disney character.

Are There Repeated Letters in Today’s Wordle?

No letters are repeated in today’s puzzle.

What Is the Vowel Count in Today’s Wordle?

This word contains two vowels and one “sometimes” vowel.

What Letter Begins Today’s Wordle?

The word starts with the letter D.

What Letter Concludes Today’s Wordle?

The last letter of today’s word is Y.

What Is Today’s Wordle Solution?

Here it is! The answer for today’s word puzzle is DOPEY.

My Approach to Solving Today’s Wordle

Starting with the words RAISE and TOUCH, I then moved on to BLEND. I considered MODEM as a possibility, ultimately landing on DOPEY as the best option.

Wordle 1,373 5/6

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Yesterday’s Wordle Answer

The previous day’s puzzle presented a moderate challenge. The hint was “down a path or through a park,” and it comprised three common letters, one fairly common letter, and one less frequent letter.

The answer to yesterday’s Wordle was AMBLE.

A Basic Overview of Wordle

The main goal of Wordle is to uncover the day’s secret word. When accessing the game, you’ll find an empty grid waiting for your input. Your task is to make the first move by entering any five-letter word.

The feedback provided by the game will help you ascertain the letters: Green signifies the letter is correct and well-placed. (For instance, if your guess is PARTY and the word is actually PURSE, the P and R will show green.)

• Yellow indicates that the letter is in the word but in the wrong spot. (For example, if you guessed PARTY but the correct word is ROAST, R, A, and T will all be marked yellow.)

• Gray indicates that the letter does not appear in the word at all. (If your guess PARTY turns up all gray, the word cannot be PURSE or ROAST.)

With this feedback, try guessing another word and continue until you find the solution within six attempts.

Optimal Starting Words for Wordle

What should your opening guess be? The most effective starters often feature common letters, enhancing the likelihood of receiving colored feedback that aids your guessing strategy. While there isn’t a definitive “best” initial word, the New York Times Wordle analysis bot suggests starting with one of the following:

• CRANE

• TRACE

• SLANT

• CRATE

• CARTE

Meanwhile, an analysis conducted by MIT revealed that you can narrow down the most options right from your first guess by starting with:

• SALET

• REAST

• TRACE

• CRATE

• SLATE

Other great options include ARISE or ROUND. While words like ADIEU or AUDIO bring more vowels into play, you might consider starting with consonants using words like RENTS or CLAMP. Select a strategy and see how it unfolds!

Strategies for Winning at Wordle

A range of strategic guides for Wordle can enhance your gameplay if you’re serious about mastering it. This guide highlights how to leverage consonants effectively, while another one emphasizes using the most frequent letters. For advanced insight, consult this comprehensive guide, which details a multifaceted approach to maximizing hints while ensuring swift victory.

The key differentiator between those who succeed and those who don’t in Wordle is how effectively players utilize their guesses to unearth letter placements. If you realize the word must conclude with -OUND, don’t waste turns guessing MOUND, ROUND, SOUND, or HOUND; experiment with combinations instead, like MARSH. If H turns up yellow, you’re on the right track.

Another consideration: the original Wordle operated using a selection of around 2,300 words, but post-acquisition by the NYT, an editor now curates the word pool. Occasionally, some words may be unexpected or themed, such as FEAST appearing on Thanksgiving. Take note of potential themes as you play.

Exploring Wordle Alternatives

If the thrill of five-letter guessing games is hard to shake off, the top alternatives to Wordle, assessed by difficulty, include:

• Wheeldle, allowing for consecutive puzzles

• Dordle and Quordle, which have you solve two (Dordle) or four (Quordle) puzzles simultaneously using the same guesses. There are also Octordle, which features eight puzzles, and Sedecordle with 16.

• Waffle, which presents several five-letter words rearranged in a grid, allowing you to swap letters until the puzzle is solved.

• Absurdle, which modifies the solution with each guess, while maintaining consistency with earlier clues. Your goal is to guide it into a corner where only one word remains.

• Squabble, where you compete against others in real-time. Move quickly, as you accumulate damage for taking too long between guesses; the last player standing wins.

• Antiwordle, where your objective is to avoid guessing the day’s solution. You are required to reuse any letters you mistakenly guessed correctly, meaning that the longer it takes you, the better your score.