Actually, phonetic hints solve Quordle faster than traditional vowel strategies
What if similar-sounding words were the key all along?
The hidden reason professional puzzlers use this technique exclusively
Quordle challenges players with four five-letter words to decode within nine attempts. Each guess reveals color-coded feedback: green for correct letters in right positions, yellow for correct letters in wrong spots, and gray for letters not in any target word.
The innovative word puzzle Quordle emerged when David Mah envisioned multiplying Wordle's challenge by four. Freddie Meyer transformed this concept into a playable format before Merriam-Webster acquired it in late 2022.
Did you know? FROWN muscles are activated involuntarily when solving difficult word puzzles.
The word TABBY once appeared in all positions of a beta Quordle test, confusing players completely.
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 “S”, middles at “E”, and ends at “P”
Word 2 starts with “S”, middles at “U”, and ends at “K”
Word 3 starts with “D”, middles at “I”, and ends at “T”
Word 4 starts with “B”, middles at “E”, and ends at “K”
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 "METER" and "MAKER" from the previous day's Quordle game. Select "Past Games" from the "Daily Classic" drop-down menu, then select the 14 May 2025 game.
Word 1 has two vowels and three consonants ( Pattern: CCVVC )
Word 2 has one vowel and four consonants ( Pattern: CCVCC )
Word 3 has one vowel and four consonants ( Pattern: CCVCC )
Word 4 has two vowels and three consonants ( Pattern: CCVVC )
Funny Hints add a little chuckle to your daily puzzling routine. These witty hints use playful descriptions to gently steer your brain in the right direction and make your Quordle gaming an altogether fun and challenging experience. Sometimes the best way to solve a puzzle is to laugh down at the solution!
Today’s funny hints
Word 1: Wool's walking production factory
Word 2: Past tense of sneaky entry
Word 3: Car's intentional sideways slide
Word 4: Continuity's dramatic interruption
SIMILAR SOUNDING WORD STRATEGY
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: STEEP (but with H instead of T)
WORD 2: STUCK (but with N instead of T)
WORD 3: LIFT (but add DR at the start)
WORD 4: FREAK (but with B instead of F)
Solutions are up front. But before that, try to guess a similar-sounding word taken from the hint of the game played on 13 May 2025 - CENT (but add S at the start)!
For those who just want the answers:
SHEEP
SNUCK
DRIFT
BREAK
Whether answering a PHONE call from your intuition or channeling your inner MADAM of wordplay, this game builds vocabulary skills. Challenge yourself daily to enhance your strategic approach to this captivating game.