Why Wordle Remains a Classic

Despite the influx of various online word games, The New York Times’ Wordle continues to capture the hearts of players worldwide. The game acts as a delightful warm-up for other brain teaser games like Connections and Strands that the NYT offers. It’s a daily ritual for many, providing both entertainment and mental exercise.

In case you’re ever stuck, we've compiled a ranking of the most commonly used letters in the English language for those seeking the ultimate starting words.

Pro Tips for Wordle Warriors

Over time, I’ve shared plenty of strategies for mastering Wordle—from celebrating milestones like its 1,000th word to uncovering the best starter words. One unique approach I’ve learned is to choose a five-letter object you see around you; something like COUCH or CHAIR could be great beginnings. Personally, I prefer using letters from the most frequently used words, with TRAIN being my go-to starter.

For those who dabble in financial terms, some players opt for ROATE, but there’s something to be said about sticking with words you’re more familiar with.

How to Play Wordle

If you’re still new to Wordle, here’s how it works: You guess a five-letter word and have six attempts to figure out the correct answer. The game provides feedback by highlighting correct letters and indicating whether they’re in the right position. Created by Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, the game became a cultural sensation after the New York Times acquired it in 2022. Fun fact: The very first Wordle was launched on June 19, 2021!

Today's Wordle Hints

Ready for the clues? If you don't want to spoil the fun, turn your eyes away now!

- **Hint #1:** No repeated letters are present in today’s Wordle answer. - **Hint #2:** The answer contains one vowel and one sometimes vowel. - **Hint #3:** The first letter of today’s Wordle word is B. - **Hint #4:** This word is primarily used as an adjective. - **Hint #5:** It describes something that is humorously risqué.

Drumroll, Please… Today’s Wordle Answer!

The Wordle answer for today, October 28, is **BAWDY**!

What was Yesterday’s Challenge?

In case you missed it, yesterday’s Wordle answer, for October 27, was **SANDY**.

Recent Answers Recap

For your reference, here are the answers from the last several days: - Oct. 23: GOOFY - Oct. 24: BOSSY - Oct. 25: FROWN - Oct. 26: WREAK

Keep challenging yourself with Wordle and enjoy the blend of fun and strategy that comes with each daily game! Remember, every player has their style—so keep experimenting with different starting words and find what works best for you! Happy puzzling!