Welcome to today’s Wordle Review! If you haven’t yet attempted the puzzle for Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 (Wordle No. 1,213), consider solving it before reading on — spoilers ahead!
Wordle continues to captivate puzzle lovers daily, drawing players into its simple yet addictive challenge of guessing a five-letter word in six tries. Each guess gives clues about the correct letters and their positions, building suspense as the number of available guesses dwindles.
Today’s Puzzle: First Impressions
At first glance, today’s word presents a unique challenge. It doesn’t have the usual common consonants or vowels that make a word immediately recognizable. The trick with today’s puzzle lies in how you interpret the clues and the letters that are revealed. Using a methodical approach is key.
Hint #1: Be Prepared for a Surprise
One of the best ways to tackle today’s puzzle is to start with a word that has a mix of vowels and common consonants. Don’t shy away from taking a risk with your early guesses to eliminate as many possibilities as possible. You might be tempted to try words with letters like “T” or “R,” which are frequent in Wordle puzzles, but today’s word might surprise you.
Hint #2: The Consonant Trap
Sometimes, the trick to solving a Wordle puzzle lies in focusing less on vowels and more on tricky consonant combinations. Pay attention to uncommon consonants like “P,” “C,” and “L,” which can sometimes be hidden in plain sight. Keep in mind that double letters can also be a factor in narrowing down your guesses.
Hint #3: Word Structure
Once you’ve identified a couple of letters, think about the structure of common five-letter words. Today’s puzzle doesn’t have too many vowels, so you’ll need to be strategic in your guesses. Consider whether the word could start or end with a consonant cluster. Visualizing how words are built can help you get to the answer faster.
The Final Word
As always, Wordle keeps things exciting with its balance of logic and intuition. Today’s word feels rewarding once you piece together the clues — it’s not one of the most obvious choices, but it’s a satisfying solution for dedicated players who don’t mind working through a few curveballs.
Spoiler Alert: The Answer
If you’re reading this far, you might be ready to learn the answer, or perhaps you’ve already guessed it! Either way, congratulations on solving today’s puzzle or getting close. The answer to Wordle No. 1,213 is: “PLUMB.”
This word may not have been the first on your mind, but its use of a lesser-seen consonant like “P” made it a fun challenge.
Feel free to share your strategies or thoughts about today’s puzzle below — how did you fare with Wordle No. 1,213?
Happy solving, and we’ll see you again for the next puzzle review!
