Today's Quordle drops today's puzzle, and this Sunday challenge features a mix of common adverbs, time-related terms, and action words. With nine guesses to solve all four simultaneously, we've got the hints to guide you to a clean sweep.
The Basics (For New Players)
Quordle gives you nine attempts to crack four five-letter words at once. Each guess applies to all four grids simultaneously.
After each guess, tiles change color: green means right letter, right spot; yellow signals right letter, wrong position; gray indicates the letter isn't in that particular word.
Created as a Wordle variant and now hosted by Merriam-Webster, Quordle has become the ultimate test for word puzzle veterans. One puzzle per day, shared by word game enthusiasts worldwide.
Today's Puzzle at a Glance
Starting letters: S, O, C, A. Vowel patterns vary with double letters in two words. One word features repeated consonants. All four end with different letters: K, N, K, E.
Word 1 (Top-Left)
The Vibe: Stealthy pursuit or plant structure
The Category: Noun/verb, nature/action
The Boundaries: Starts with S, ends with K.
The Structure: Contains A as the only vowel, positioned second.
The Giveaway: To follow someone persistently or the main stem of a plant.
Word 2 (Top-Right)
The Vibe: Frequency and regularity
The Category: Adverb, time/frequency
The Boundaries: Starts with O, ends with N.
The Structure: Two vowels: O first, E third. Silent T for some speakers.
The Giveaway: Many times, frequently, or regularly.
Word 3 (Bottom-Left)
The Vibe: Time measurement device
The Category: Noun/verb, time/measurement
The Boundaries: Starts with C, ends with K.
The Structure: Double C in middle positions, O as only vowel.
The Giveaway: Device that shows the time or to record time elapsed.
Word 4 (Bottom-Right)
The Vibe: Consciousness and alertness
The Category: Adjective/verb, state of being
The Boundaries: Starts with A, ends with E.
The Structure: Double A in first and third positions, E at the end.
The Giveaway: Not asleep, alert, or to rouse from sleep.
Quick-Reference Clues
S _ _ _ K
O _ _ _ N
C _ _ _ K
A _ _ _ E
Today's Quordle Answers
Final warning: All four answers are directly below. Scroll only if you're ready.
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Word 1 (Top-Left): STALK
Word 2 (Top-Right): OFTEN
Word 3 (Bottom-Left): CLOCK
Word 4 (Bottom-Right): AWAKE
Word DNA
STALK, Noun/verb. The main stem of a plant or to pursue stealthily. From Old English "stealcian" meaning to walk stealthily.
OFTEN, Adverb. Many times, frequently. From Old English "oft," meaning frequently, with "-en" suffix.
CLOCK, Noun/verb. Timekeeping device or to record time. From Middle Dutch "clocke" meaning bell, referring to bell towers that marked time.
AWAKE, Adjective/verb. Not sleeping, alert, or to rouse from sleep. From Old English "āwæcnan," meaning to arise or become alert.
Difficulty Rating
Overall Difficulty: 2.5 / 5
Hardest Word: STALK - less common in daily vocabulary, multiple meanings
Easiest Word: CLOCK - familiar everyday object, clear pattern
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. OFTEN's silent T might confuse, AWAKE's double A pattern could trip players.
Today's set balances common words with one slightly obscure term. The double letters in CLOCK and AWAKE create distinct patterns that help once identified. OFTEN's pronunciation variation (silent T for some) adds a minor wrinkle.
Tomorrow's Reset
Tomorrow's puzzle drops at midnight. Did today's quartet catch you off guard, or did you sweep all four with guesses to spare? Either way, every Quordle sharpens your instincts for the next one.
