The daily puzzle game has a color-coded system to help players onto the right path, with grey representing when the letter is not in the word, yellow when it is but is in the wrong place, and green when the letter is in the correct spot.
Even with this, though, it can still be difficult to figure out the exact word that appears in the puzzle, and this is particularly true when there are multiple options for what the word could be based on four letters that appear in it.
For those in need of a helpful hand, Newsweek has collected several hints as well as useful starting words to get you going.
The answer to today’s Wordle will also be provided, for those who desire it.
Wordle was created by Josh Wardle and it has become a global phenomenon in recent months, with 45 million people signing into the game every day to figure out the brain teaser within six tries.
It has become so popular that several games have spawned from it, and there are puzzles that are inspired by Wordle so much even their names are similar. This is the case with the the globe-trotting game Worldle and the music-based Heardle, for example.
‘Wordle’ #265 Clues and Starting Word for March 11
Wordle is very much a guessing game (at first) so it’s important to have the right starting word. The best starting words are the ones that have the most vowels in them, such as “Adieu” or “Ouija.”
As per usual, Newsweek has put together five clues that can help you with your daily puzzle. Each hint is more revealing than the last, so read at your leisure and stop where you feel most confident in the answer.
Speaking of the answer, Newsweek can also reveal the word of the day and if you’d like to know what it is simply scroll to the bottom of the article.
Hint #1: There is only one vowel in Wordle #265. Hint #2: Fans of Game of Thrones, either the books or TV show, would associate today’s word best with Jon Snow. Hint #3: Wordle #265 rhymes with the words “scotch” and “botch"Hint #4: Synonyms for today’s Wordle include to “observe” or to be a “lookout”. Hint #5: Merriam-Webster defines Wordle #265 as the act of “keeping vigil” or “staying awake during the night. " It can also be defined as “observing something as a spectator. "
‘Wordle’ #265 Answer for March 11
The answer to today’s Wordle is “Watch.”
Wordle refreshes every day at 7 p.m. ET, at which point the next daily puzzle will become available to players.
Those who are in need of something to fill their time while they wait for Wordle to refresh can try out a number of alternative word games.
