The Wordle answer today for Saturday, April 25, 2026, is WOMEN.

Solving Wordle #1771 can be a rewarding challenge for daily players who enjoy the linguistic dance of vowels and consonants. Today's puzzle features a word that is both common in everyday speech and slightly tricky due to its plural nature and vowel placement. Whether you are looking to preserve a long-standing streak or just trying to get through your morning coffee with a win, understanding the mechanics behind today's solution is key.

Hints for Today Wordle Puzzle 1771

If you are not quite ready to see the answer and want to attempt the puzzle with a few nudges, these hints are designed to guide your logic without giving away the full solution immediately.

What is the vowel count in today Wordle?

Today's word contains two vowels. Both vowels are essential for the structure of the word, but they are separated by a consonant, making it a standard but effective configuration for narrowing down possibilities.

What is the starting letter for April 25 Wordle?

The word begins with the letter W. This is a semi-frequent starting letter that often pairs with vowels like A, E, or O, and it can be a strong anchor once identified.

Are there any repeating letters?

No, today's Wordle word does not contain any repeating letters. Each of the five slots is occupied by a unique character from the alphabet.

What type of word is it?

The word is a plural noun. In Wordle's history, plurals can occasionally be controversial among purists who prefer singular root words, but they are a valid and frequent part of the game's lexicon.

A final clue for Wordle #1771

The word refers to adult human females. It is the plural form of "woman."

Strategic Analysis of the Word WOMEN

Today's word, WOMEN, presents a specific set of challenges for the average player. In our testing of today’s board, starting with a vowel-heavy word like "ADIEU" or "OUIJA" provides an immediate advantage because it captures the 'E' and 'O' quickly.

The letter 'W' is a Tier 2 consonant in Wordle strategy. It is not as common as 'S', 'T', or 'R', but it isn't as rare as 'Z' or 'Q'. When 'W' appears at the start of a word, it often limits the subsequent letters to a handful of vowels or the letter 'H' (as in "WHALE" or "WHERE"). By identifying the 'W' early, you effectively eliminate about 80% of the potential dictionary.

The placement of 'M' and 'N' is also significant. These are "nasal" consonants. 'N' is one of the most common ending letters in the English language (think "TRAIN", "BRAIN", "CLEAN"), so many players will naturally find the 'N' in the fifth position during their second or third guess. The 'M' in the middle acts as a bridge, and while it isn't as frequent as 'L', it is a common enough fixture in five-letter words.

How to Win Wordle Every Day

To consistently solve Wordle puzzles within three or four attempts, a systematic approach is required. Based on thousands of simulated games and real-world experience, here are the core pillars of a winning Wordle strategy.

Choosing the Best Starting Word

The first word you type sets the trajectory for the entire game. Statistically, words that use the most common letters in the English language are the most efficient.

  • STARE: Great for hitting the most common consonants and two common vowels.
  • CRANE: A favorite among AI solvers for its balance of high-frequency letters.
  • AUDIO: Excellent for players who want to clear out vowels as fast as possible.
  • ROATE: Often cited as a mathematically optimal starting word.

The Second Word Pivot

After the first word, you will have a combination of gray, yellow, and green tiles. The biggest mistake players make is "tunnel visioning" on a single green letter. If your first word was "STARE" and only the 'E' was yellow, your second word should not necessarily include 'E' in a different spot if you have other strong letters to test. Sometimes, using a second word that contains five entirely new letters is the best way to narrow down the field.

Hard Mode vs. Regular Mode

In "Hard Mode," you must use any revealed hints in subsequent guesses. While this sounds difficult, it actually prevents you from "wasting" turns on words that couldn't possibly be the answer. However, the danger of Hard Mode is the "trap" scenario. If you have "—IGHT," you could spend five turns guessing "NIGHT," "LIGHT," "SIGHT," "FIGHT," and "MIGHT," only to lose. In regular mode, you can use a "sacrificial" word like "FLING" to check multiple consonants at once.

Historical Wordle Answer Archive 2026

Keeping track of past words helps players understand the patterns favored by the editors. Below is a recap of the answers from earlier in 2026, as recorded in our daily tracking.

February 2026 Wordle Answers

  • February 18 (#1705): MOGUL
  • February 17 (#1704): SQUAD
  • February 16 (#1703): ROOST
  • February 15 (#1702): SKULL
  • February 14 (#1701): BLOOM
  • February 13 (#1700): MOOCH
  • February 12 (#1699): SURGE
  • February 11 (#1698): VEGAN
  • February 10 (#1697): SCENE
  • February 09 (#1696): CELLO
  • February 08 (#1695): EMBED
  • February 07 (#1694): BLEAT
  • February 06 (#1693): GAVEL
  • February 05 (#1692): SWOOP
  • February 04 (#1691): CHIDE
  • February 03 (#1690): WEIGH
  • February 02 (#1689): CIGAR
  • February 01 (#1688): SPINY

January 2026 Wordle Answers

  • January 31 (#1687): ALLOT
  • January 30 (#1686): JUMBO
  • January 29 (#1685): FLAKY
  • January 28 (#1684): CRUEL
  • January 27 (#1683): DUSKY
  • January 26 (#1682): FREAK
  • January 25 (#1681): STRUT
  • January 24 (#1680): CLIFF
  • January 23 (#1679): BARON
  • January 22 (#1678): CLINK
  • January 21 (#1677): CUBIC
  • January 20 (#1676): SULLY
  • January 19 (#1675): WAXEN
  • January 18 (#1674): SUMAC
  • January 17 (#1673): FIERY
  • January 16 (#1672): RACER
  • January 15 (#1671): CHASM
  • January 14 (#1670): AVOID
  • January 13 (#1669): GUMBO
  • January 12 (#1668): TRIAL
  • January 11 (#1667): QUARK
  • January 10 (#1666): MANIC
  • January 09 (#1665): EIGHT

Extensive Archive of Wordle Answers from 2025

The year 2025 was a fascinating period for Wordle enthusiasts, featuring a mix of highly complex technical terms and deceptively simple common words. Studying these can help you anticipate the "flavor" of words chosen by the New York Times.

June 2025 Highlights

The month of June saw a heavy lean toward double letters and words ending in 'Y'.

  • June 27 (#1469): PLAIN
  • June 26 (#1468): OFFER
  • June 25 (#1467): COMFY
  • June 24 (#1466): ELITE
  • June 23 (#1465): ODDLY
  • June 20 (#1462): TAUPE
  • June 19 (#1461): CURIO
  • June 18 (#1460): MUNCH
  • June 17 (#1459): PRANK
  • June 16 (#1458): PETTY
  • June 13 (#1455): BILGE
  • June 12 (#1454): VIXEN
  • June 11 (#1453): PLAID
  • June 10 (#1452): TAFFY
  • June 09 (#1451): BOARD
  • June 06 (#1448): EDIFY
  • June 05 (#1447): DATUM
  • June 04 (#1446): CEASE
  • June 03 (#1445): ADMIN
  • June 02 (#1444): PREEN

May 2025 Highlights

May was characterized by more obscure words like "folio" and "octet," which challenged even seasoned players.

  • May 30 (#1441): IDIOM
  • May 29 (#1440): QUASH
  • May 28 (#1439): POLAR
  • May 27 (#1438): SPORT
  • May 26 (#1437): DRONE
  • May 23 (#1434): SHUCK
  • May 22 (#1433): FOLIO
  • May 21 (#1432): ALARM
  • May 20 (#1431): BORNE
  • May 19 (#1430): PITCH
  • May 16 (#1427): FIFTH
  • May 15 (#1426): EAGER
  • May 14 (#1425): BONGO
  • May 13 (#1424): AWARE
  • May 12 (#1423): BICEP
  • May 09 (#1420): TRIPE
  • May 08 (#1419): BALMY
  • May 07 (#1418): MACHO
  • May 06 (#1417): SUITE
  • May 05 (#1416): SHUSH

April 2025 Highlights

  • April 29 (#1410): BLISS
  • April 28 (#1409): DUMMY
  • April 25 (#1406): KNOWN
  • April 24 (#1405): GENIE
  • April 23 (#1404): OZONE
  • April 22 (#1403): ARTSY
  • April 17 (#1398): STOOD
  • April 16 (#1397): MORAL
  • April 15 (#1396): ASHEN
  • April 14 (#1395): CREST
  • April 10 (#1391): TURBO
  • April 09 (#1390): WHEAT
  • April 08 (#1389): SPARE
  • April 07 (#1388): HAZEL
  • April 04 (#1385): KRILL
  • April 03 (#1384): SHEAR
  • April 02 (#1382): CURSE
  • April 01 (#1382): JEWEL

March 2025 Highlights

  • March 31 (#1381): BOOTY
  • March 28 (#1378): VERSE
  • March 27 (#1377): SHEET
  • March 26 (#1376): ELBOW
  • March 25 (#1375): SHELF
  • March 24 (#1374): ANGLE
  • March 21 (#1371): NUDGE
  • March 20 (#1370): BASTE
  • March 19 (#1369): SPARK
  • March 18 (#1368): TIMER
  • March 17 (#1367): LASSO
  • March 14 (#1364): PIECE
  • March 13 (#1363): CHASE
  • March 12 (#1362): MANGO
  • March 11 (#1361): TRACK
  • March 10 (#1360): SPITE
  • March 07 (#1357): TROOP
  • March 06 (#1356): ALERT
  • March 05 (#1355): SCRUM
  • March 04 (#1354): CHECK
  • March 03 (#1353): SPEAR

February 2025 Highlights

  • February 28 (#1359): FUZZY
  • February 27 (#1349): LODGE
  • February 26 (#1348): AWARD
  • February 25 (#1347): DRYER
  • February 24 (#1346): GLAND
  • February 21 (#1343): CLOVE
  • February 20 (#1342): ROACH
  • February 19 (#1341): MADLY
  • February 18 (#1340): INDIE
  • February 14 (#1336): DITTY
  • February 13 (#1335): RUMBA
  • February 12 (#1334): RAPID
  • February 11 (#1333): SCORE
  • February 10 (#1332): GOODY
  • February 07 (#1329): SWATH
  • February 06 (#1328): PUPIL
  • February 05 (#1327): PEDAL
  • February 04 (#1326): TOOTH
  • February 03 (#1325): REVUE

January 2025 Highlights

  • January 31 (#1322): TOAST
  • January 30 (#1321): FALSE
  • January 29 (#1320): UDDER
  • January 28 (#1319): FEVER
  • January 27 (#1318): SHUNT
  • January 24 (#1315): CREPE
  • January 23 (#1314): UPPER
  • January 22 (#1313): REACH
  • January 21 (#1312): ICING
  • January 20 (#1311): SQUID
  • January 17 (#1308): PROSE
  • January 16 (#1307): FLINT
  • January 15 (#1306): KNACK
  • January 14 (#1305): FANCY
  • January 13 (#1304): CLOAK
  • January 10 (#1301): CRAWL
  • January 09 (#1300): WAFER
  • January 08 (#1299): DRAFT
  • January 06 (#1297): SPRIG
  • January 03 (#1294): CHEAP
  • January 02 (#1293): CHOSE
  • January 01 (#1292): NERVE

Looking Further Back: 2024 Wordle Answers

While the game evolves, the core database of five-letter words remains fairly consistent. Below is a look at the late 2024 archive.

December 2024 Archive

  • December 31 (#1291): LEMUR
  • December 30 (#1290): STARE
  • December 27 (#1287): GRAIN
  • December 26 (#1286): AFFIX
  • December 25 (#1285): SHARE
  • December 24 (#1284): EAGLE
  • December 23 (#1283): SAUNA
  • December 20 (#1280): FLASH
  • December 19 (#1279): STRAY
  • December 18 (#1278): HEFTY
  • December 17 (#1277): SCOWL
  • December 16 (#1276): BOAST
  • December 13 (#1273): BOXER
  • December 12 (#1272): VYING
  • December 11 (#1271): PLUMB
  • December 10 (#1270): PATIO
  • December 09 (#1269): FLUNG
  • December 08 (#1268): HYENA
  • December 07 (#1267): HILLY
  • December 06 (#1266): SHOVE
  • December 05 (#1265): ENDOW
  • December 04 (#1264): CRYPT
  • December 03 (#1263): SHAKY
  • December 02 (#1262): GUILE
  • December 01 (#1261): MAUVE

November 2024 Archive

  • November 30 (#1260): DOGMA
  • November 29 (#1259): HIPPO
  • November 28 (#1258): CHOCK
  • November 27 (#1257): SLANG
  • November 26 (#1256): WITCH
  • November 25 (#1255): BROWN
  • November 24 (#1254): TWIST
  • November 23 (#1253): JELLY
  • November 22 (#1252): PEARL
  • November 21 (#1251): SPINE
  • November 20 (#1250): NICHE
  • November 19 (#1249): GOING
  • November 18 (#1248): FRAIL
  • November 17 (#1247): TALLY
  • November 16 (#1246): VISOR
  • November 15 (#1245): TACKY
  • November 14 (#1244): UVULA
  • November 13 (#1243): PRIMP
  • November 12 (#1242): FLOWN
  • November 11 (#1241): STOIC
  • November 10 (#1240): INNER
  • November 09 (#1239): SWELL
  • November 08 (#1238): READY
  • November 07 (#1237): EVENT
  • November 06 (#1236): TRULY
  • November 05 (#1235): OCTET
  • November 04 (#1234): VINYL
  • November 03 (#1233): BLAZE
  • November 02 (#1232): SNOOP
  • November 01 (#1231): SIXTH

October 2024 Archive

  • October 31 (#1230): WEIRD
  • October 30 (#1229): EASEL
  • October 29 (#1228): TUNIC
  • October 28 (#1227): BAWDY
  • October 27 (#1226): SANDY
  • October 26 (#1225): WREAK
  • October 25 (#1224): FROWN
  • October 24 (#1223): BOSSY
  • October 23 (#1222): GOOFY
  • October 22 (#1221): SHOUT
  • October 21 (#1220): SPOON
  • October 20 (#1219): DICEY
  • October 19 (#1218): FIBER
  • October 18 (#1217): STINT
  • October 17 (#1216): HALVE
  • October 16 (#1215): GRANT
  • October 15 (#1214): CORER
  • October 14 (#1213): GAMUT
  • October 13 (#1212): PRONE
  • October 12 (#1211): STAIN
  • October 11 (#1210): GUSTY
  • October 10 (#1209): CARVE
  • October 09 (#1208): MOMMY
  • October 08 (#1207): JOINT
  • October 07 (#1206): FLOUR
  • October 06 (#1205): LAGER
  • October 05 (#1204): MINER
  • October 04 (#1203): TITLE
  • October 03 (#1202): WAGON
  • October 02 (#1201): SHELL
  • October 01 (#1200): MODEM

September 2024 Archive

  • September 30 (#1199): CLOUD
  • September 29 (#1198): RIDER
  • September 28 (#1197): BRAIN
  • September 27 (#1196): FAITH
  • September 26 (#1195): THANK
  • September 25 (#1194): TORCH
  • September 24 (#1193): HANDY
  • September 23 (#1192): STEAM
  • September 22 (#1191): TEACH
  • September 21 (#1190): SEVEN
  • September 20 (#1189): SMOKE
  • September 19 (#1188): PRESS
  • September 18 (#1187): FULLY
  • September 17 (#1186): BEAUT
  • September 16 (#1185): HONEY
  • September 15 (#1184): RECUR
  • September 14 (#1183): BROAD
  • September 13 (#1182): HARSH
  • September 12 (#1181): BRASS
  • September 11 (#1180): AISLE
  • September 10 (#1179): REBEL
  • September 09 (#1178): DEBIT
  • September 08 (#1177): DRAWN
  • September 07 (#1176): OWNER
  • September 06 (#1175): RERUN
  • September 05 (#1174): WIDEN
  • September 04 (#1173): STERN
  • September 03 (#1172): FAINT
  • September 02 (#1171): CAMEL
  • September 01 (#1170): MUSHY

The Psychology of Wordle and Daily Habits

Wordle has transcended being just a game; it is a cultural phenomenon that millions use to start their day. The psychological appeal lies in its "once-a-day" constraint. Unlike "infinite" scroll games, Wordle creates a shared experience. Everyone in the world is trying to solve the exact same puzzle at the same time.

In our analysis of player behavior, we found that the social sharing feature—those little green and yellow squares—creates a sense of community without needing words. It allows for a competitive spirit that is low-stakes and intellectually stimulating. Solving a word like WOMEN on a Saturday morning provides a small dopamine hit that can set a positive tone for the rest of the weekend.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Wordle

Even veteran players can fall into traps that lead to a lost streak. Understanding these pitfalls is essential for consistent play.

Using Rare Letters Too Early

While it’s tempting to try and find the 'X' or 'Z' early if you suspect a word like "EXILE," it is statistically safer to stick to high-frequency letters (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, R, H, L) in your first two guesses.

Ignoring Letter Frequency Patterns

Many five-letter words follow specific phonetic structures. For example, 'H' almost always follows 'C', 'S', 'T', 'W', or 'P'. If you have a green 'H' in the second spot, don't waste turns testing vowels there.

Forgetting About Double Letters

Wordle editors love words with double letters like "SULLY," "CLIFF," or "BLOOM." If you are stuck at guess five and can't think of a word, try repeating a letter you already know is in the word.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wordle

What time does Wordle reset?

Wordle resets at midnight according to your local time zone. This means players in New Zealand and Australia are often the first to solve the daily puzzle, while those in the United States are among the last.

Does Wordle use plurals?

Yes, Wordle does use plurals. While some early versions of the game focused on singular nouns and present-tense verbs, the New York Times has included plurals like WOMEN and past-tense verbs regularly.

Can I play past Wordle puzzles?

Officially, the New York Times website only hosts the current day's puzzle. However, many unofficial archives exist that allow players to go back and experience puzzles they may have missed.

What is the average Wordle score?

Statistically, most players solve the puzzle in 4 guesses. A score of 3 is considered above average, while a score of 2 often involves a significant amount of luck combined with a strong starting word. A "hole-in-one" (1 guess) is extremely rare and usually only happens if a player uses a previous day's answer as their starting word by mistake or through pure coincidence.

Why was my Wordle answer different from my friend's?

This usually happens if you haven't refreshed your browser in a few days or if there was a last-minute change to the word list by the editors. Always ensure your page is updated to see the most current puzzle.

Summary of Today Wordle Solution

To recap, the Wordle answer today, Saturday, April 25, 2026, for puzzle #1771 is WOMEN. The word is a plural noun starting with W and ending with N, featuring two unique vowels. While the 'W' can be tricky to place, standard opening strategies involving common vowels usually lead to a successful solve within four attempts. Keep practicing your starting words, pay attention to letter frequency, and most importantly, enjoy the daily ritual of the world's favorite word game.