Struggling with today’s Wordle? Many players seek guidance to maintain their streaks. This puzzle challenges you to identify a five-letter word in six attempts, using color-coded feedback from each guess: green for correct position, yellow for wrong position, and gray for absent letters.
Wordle Hints for April 18, 2026
These clues narrow down the solution without spoiling it:
- A person skilled in insincere flattery.
- Starts with T.
- Ends with Y.
- Contains two vowels.
- Features five unique letters.
- Try “adopt” as a starter—four letters turn yellow.
Today’s Wordle Answer: #1764
The solution for April 18, 2026, is TOADY. Well done if you solved it!
What Does ‘Toady’ Mean?
A toady flatters others excessively to boost personal status or gain favors, often appearing ridiculous to observers.
Sharing Wordle Results Spoiler-Free
After completing the puzzle, the stats panel appears. Tap “SHARE” to copy a grid showing colors only—no word revealed. On mobile, share directly to apps like WhatsApp or X (formerly Twitter). On desktop, paste from clipboard. This method keeps the fun alive for others.
How to Play Wordle
Guess a five-letter word in six tries. Feedback highlights letters: green (right spot), yellow (wrong spot), gray (not in word). Refine guesses based on clues. Play at the official site.
Wordle’s Origins
Software engineer Josh Wardle created Wordle as a pandemic pastime for him and his partner. Released publicly in October 2021 on Power Language, it exploded to two million daily players by year-end, fueled by spoiler-free social shares. The New York Times acquired it in January 2022 for a seven-figure sum.
Wordle Word Rules
Any five-letter English word works as a guess, but answers draw from common terms, avoiding obscurities like “thiol” or “caird.” The New York Times occasionally skips sensitive words tied to current events, such as changing “fetus” to “shine” amid U.S. news in 2022. Rude guesses are allowed but never answers.
Making Wordle Harder
Enable Hard Mode via the settings cog: reuse revealed letters in future guesses. For ultra-challenge, ensure every guess could be the answer, respecting all prior clues.
Wordle Alternatives
Try Worldle (guess countries by shape), Waffle (swap letters in a grid), Moviedle (identify movies from clips), or Quordle (four puzzles at once). Check past answers or top starters for strategy.
