Wordle provides players with hints to work out the day’s word by using a color-coded system, which tells them when a letter is in the right place in the word (green), when it is in the wrong place (yellow), and when it’s not in the word at all (grey).
Even with this system in place, though, it can sometimes be difficult to solve the word of the day, and so Newsweek has come up with some useful tips to get players on the right path.
Created by Josh Wardle and made public in October 2021 the game has truly become a global phenomenon, drawing in over 45 million users a day to try and solve the day’s brainteaser.
It’s so popular, in fact, that is has also become the inspiration for a number of other games including the math-based Nerdle, and music guessing game Heardle.
Wordle was bought from Wardle by The New York Times, and it moved to the publication’s gaming platform in February 2022.
Wordle #272 Hints for Friday, March 18
As usual, Newsweek has put together five useful hints to help players along their way to solving Wordle #272.
Each hint will be more revealing than the last, so do stop reading when you feel most confident in what the answer could be.
Speaking of the answer, this will also be provided—simply scroll to the bottom of the article to see what it is.
Hint #1: Wordle #272 is a methodchefs like Gordon Ramsay and Guy Fieri will use while cooking delicious meals. Hint #2: Today’s Wordle typically contains a letter with an acute accent that is used in the French language, though this letter is not shown on Wordle itself. Hint #3: Words that rhyme with Wordle #272 include to “spray” and to “slay. “Hint #4: Synonyms for today’s Wordle include to “cook,” to “sear,” and to “pan-fry” food. Hint #5: Merriam-Webster defines Wordle #272 as the act of “frying food” like vegetables or meat in oil.
Wordle #272 Answer for Friday, March 18
The answer to today’s Wordle is “sauté.”
Every day at 7 p.m. ET Wordle refreshes to give players their next daily puzzle that they can solve to their heart’s content.
For those who need something to fill their time with while they wait for Wordle to update can have a go at these similar word puzzles.
