The week’s in full swing and there is a new (*16*)Wordle to unravel. Our day by day Wordle assist is right here as nicely, simply in case you want a nudge or two in the proper route.

The answer to the August 16 Wordle, puzzle #423, will be discovered at the finish of this text. Earlier than you get there, although, there are a few delicate clues that will help you slender it down, and as you scroll down, you will see we have gathered a number of the greatest suggestions and methods from our earlier reporting that will help you each day.

The place did Wordle come from?

Former Reddit engineer Josh Wardle got here up with the recreation in 2021 as a little bit of enjoyable for him and his phrase game-loving companion. It will definitely grew to become a staple of their household WhatsApp messaging, and that is when Wardle began to suspect he may need one thing particular sufficient to advantage a wider launch.

1000’s of individuals round the globe now play this recreation every day, and followers have even created alternate options to Wordle impressed by the authentic format. This contains music identification recreation Heardle, Hollywood nerd faves Actorle and Framed, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess a number of phrases without delay.

Not the day you are after? You may discover the Wordle answer for August 15 right here.

What’s the greatest Wordle beginning phrase?

Now we have some concepts that will help you decide the excellent first transfer. Such suggestions embody selecting a phrase with at the very least two totally different vowels to rule these constructing blocks in or out, plus just a few frequent consonants reminiscent of S, T, R, or N.

Additionally, even for those who’re connected to your mathematically sound starter, as soon as it has been the answer on any given day it will not be the answer once more for just a few years — so for those who occur to get the elusive 1/6 end result, have fun by swapping out your beginning 5.

What occurred to the Wordle archive?

When you might as soon as play the complete archive of previous puzzles, the archive was taken down at the request of the New York Occasions, in response to the website’s creator.

Is Wordle getting more durable?

Should you’ve been discovering Wordle too straightforward, there’s a Arduous Mode you possibly can allow to offer your self extra of a problem. However until you activate this mode, we are able to guarantee you that Wordle is not getting more durable. 

Why are there two totally different Wordle solutions some days?

The entire level of Wordle is that everybody’s fixing the similar puzzle, with the similar answer, irrespective of the place you’re in the world. Nevertheless, sometimes the puzzle recreation will settle for two totally different right options on the similar day. This aberration is because of adjustments the New York Occasions started making after it acquired Wordle earlier this yr, excising phrases kind Wardle’s authentic checklist that the crew considers obscure or probably offensive.

To be sure you’re at all times getting the similar puzzle as everybody else, refresh your browser earlier than you play — don’t fret, the website will preserve your streak.

A delicate trace for the Wordle answer on August 16

Please sir, can I’ve some extra?

Wordle right now is a 5-letter phrase that begins with…

…the letter G!

Does right now’s Wordle phrase have a double letter?

Not right now!

Wordle right now: What’s the answer?

Prepared?

It is time to reveal the answer.

It is…

GRUEL.

Do not know the that means of GRUEL? It is a skinny porridge or soup, normally related to peasant meals or poverty — suppose Oliver Twist (as you may need guessed from the clue).

Reporting by Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this text.