Today's Quordle drops today's puzzle, and this Sunday challenge features a mix of abstract concepts and concrete actions. 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. Today's puzzle awaits with four words to conquer.
Today's Puzzle at a Glance
Starting letters: P, E, A, S. Vowel patterns vary: double vowels in three words, single vowel in one. Repeated letters appear in all four words, watch for doubles.
Word 1 (Top-Left)
The Vibe: Calm after the storm, harmony restored.
The Category: Abstract noun, state of being.
The Boundaries: Starts with P, ends with E.
The Structure: Contains three vowels total, with E appearing twice.
The Giveaway: The opposite of conflict or war.
Word 2 (Top-Right)
The Vibe: Building upward, standing tall.
The Category: Verb or adjective, construction/position.
The Boundaries: Starts with E, ends with T.
The Structure: Two E's, one vowel-heavy opening.
The Giveaway: What you do with a building or what a skyscraper is.
Word 3 (Bottom-Left)
The Vibe: Scientific precision, quality testing.
The Category: Noun or verb, analysis/measurement.
The Boundaries: Starts with A, ends with Y.
The Structure: Double S, double A, two pairs of repeated letters.
The Giveaway: What chemists do to determine metal purity.
Word 4 (Bottom-Right)
The Vibe: Accidental overflow, containment failure.
The Category: Verb or noun, action/accident.
The Boundaries: Starts with S, ends with L.
The Structure: Double L at the end, only one vowel.
The Giveaway: What happens when you knock over a drink.
Quick-Reference Clues
P _ _ _ E
E _ _ _ T
A _ _ _ Y
S _ _ _ L
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): PEACE
Word 2 (Top-Right): ERECT
Word 3 (Bottom-Left): ASSAY
Word 4 (Bottom-Right): SPILL
Word DNA
PEACE, Noun. Freedom from disturbance; tranquility. From Latin "pax" through Old French "pais," entering English around the 12th century.
ERECT, Verb/Adjective. To build or construct; upright in position. From Latin "erigere" (to set up), via Old French "erect."
ASSAY, Noun/Verb. To test or analyze; a test of metal purity. From Old French "essai" (trial), related to "essay."
SPILL, Verb/Noun. To cause to fall or flow out; an accidental overflow. Old English "spillan" (to destroy), with meaning shifting to liquid accidents by the 14th century.
Difficulty Rating
Overall Difficulty: 3.5 / 5
Hardest Word: ASSAY, less common vocabulary with tricky double letters
Easiest Word: PEACE, familiar abstract concept with clear vowel pattern
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. Three words have repeated letters, which can mislead pattern recognition.
This puzzle presents moderate challenge with ASSAY as the primary hurdle. The double letters in three words create pattern interference, while SPILL's single vowel might trip up vowel-heavy strategies.
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.
