Today’s Wordle puzzle (#1638) presents a relatively common, though potentially tricky, five-letter word. For players seeking assistance, this article provides hints, the solution, and insights into effective gameplay.
Daily Hints
If you prefer to solve the puzzle independently, stop reading now to avoid spoilers. Here’s a breakdown of clues:
- The word contains no repeated letters.
- There are two vowels present.
- The word begins with the letter ‘M’.
- It concludes with the letter ‘R’.
- The word describes someone who is excessively frugal or stingy with money.
Today’s Solution
The correct answer to Wordle #1638, for December 13th, is MISER.
Recent Solutions
For context, here are the answers from the previous few days:
- December 12th (#1637): TRUCK
- December 8th (#1633): GRAVY
- December 9th (#1634): SNIDE
- December 10th (#1635): ERASE
- December 11th (#1636): GUESS
Optimizing Your Wordle Strategy
Choosing the right starting word can significantly improve your chances of success. Words containing frequent letters like ‘E’, ‘A’, and ‘R’ are generally more effective. Avoid rare letters such as ‘Z’, ‘J’, and ‘Q’ in your initial guesses. Some recommended starting words include:
- ADIEU
- TRAIN
- CLOSE
- STARE
- NOISE
Final Thoughts
Wordle remains a popular daily challenge due to its simplicity and engaging format. While luck plays a role, employing strategic guessing and leveraging letter frequency can increase your success rate.
