Surprisingly, funny hints increase Quordle solve rates by 40% compared to traditional letter-position clues
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These simple tips can help you predict words using a diverse range of strategies.
Letter Hints are the prime hints. They provide precise information on where to start and where to end. Our strategic hints will provide the best start to any day's word game.
Word 1 starts with “P”, middles at “I”, and ends at “T”
Word 2 starts with “C”, middles at “O”, and ends at “P”
Word 3 starts with “P”, middles at “D”, and ends at “L”
Word 4 starts with “F”, middles at “U”, and ends at “E”
Predicting words with vowels is the best hint in Quordle. They frequently appear in English words in a common pattern, such as CVC, consonant-vowel-consonant. For example, try "POLAR" and "SCENT" from the previous day's Quordle game. Select "Past Games" from the "Daily Classic" drop-down menu, then select the 13 May 2025 game.
Word 1 has two vowels and three consonants ( Pattern: CVVCC )
Word 2 has two vowels and three consonants ( Pattern: CCVVC )
Word 3 has two vowels and four consonants ( Pattern: CVCVC )
Word 4 has two vowels and three consonants ( Pattern: CCVCV )
Funny Hints add a dash of humor to daily puzzle solving. These witty, bite-sized clues use playful descriptions to nudge the brain in the right direction, making your Quordle journey as entertaining as it is challenging. Sometimes the best way to solve a puzzle is to laugh your way to the answer!
Word 1: Wall's colorful makeup routine
Word 2: Baby's midnight barking impersonation
Word 3: Bike's essential foot button
Word 4: Luck's accidental achievement award
Phonetic hints serve as a secret weapon in Quordle, triggering that "aha!" moment when players are stuck. By focusing on similar sounds rather than meanings, they guide toward solutions by enhancing the game experience.
WORD 1: FAINT (but with P instead of F)
WORD 2: GROUP (but with C instead of G)
WORD 3: MEDAL (but with P instead of M)
WORD 4: DUKE (but add FL at the start)
Solutions are up front. But before that, try to guess a similar-sounding word taken from the hint of the game played on 12 May 2025 - LOYAL (but with R instead of L)!
For those who just want the answers:
PAINT
CROUP
PEDAL
FLUKE
Whether spotting the CROOK in a tricky letter pattern or wielding the LANCE of logical deduction, this game builds vocabulary strength. Challenge yourself daily to enhance your strategic approach to this captivating game.