Fans of word games who want a change of pace with their puzzle-solving rituals might want to incorporate Wordle into their daily rhythm. Puzzles presented by Wordle often include words that people use every day, but some of the mystery codes can become a source of confusion due to their ambiguity.

This is the case with the word for today, April 20, 2023. Those needing extra clues may rely on hints such as the word's definition and technical clues, as well as starting words and familiar terms, to make the code word easier to figure out.

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What It Means

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Learning the definitions of a puzzle term in a game like Wordle is one of the most direct ways to identify the word being asked. These hints enable players to cross-check whether their intended guesses fit the term being asked of them.

For example, the April 20 term describes a flat dish that is usually circular and primarily used for serving or eating food. However, this word also evolved to refer to a course of a meal or utensils made from various materials used for the same purpose. The word has likewise meanings that pertain to the glass dish where cultures are grown for science, a disk-like trophy awarded in a competition, or a flat sheet of metal for joining or strengthening materials. The word may also describe a cover with a thin coating or film, the act of serving food on the dish, or to cause someone to score in a sport like baseball.

Technical Clues

Technical clues associated with a word can give players great insight into a Wordle term. This is especially the case once players get to combine this information with the definition of the word in question. For instance, technical clues for the April 20 puzzle are:

  • The word has one syllable
  • The word is primarily a noun
  • The word becomes a verb when pertaining to the act of putting food on a dish, scoring, or placing something on the dish-like surface

Suggestions For Starting Words

If someone prefers a more practical clue, they can turn to recommended starting Wordle terms. These words provide players with actionable clues such as letters and letter positions, although they might need to scramble them to find their correct spots. Here are some starting words players can use for today’s challenge:

  • ADIEU
  • APPLE

5-Letter Words Starting With PL

Players can also check out a few fairly common words that are similar to the April 20, 2023 Wordle challenge, especially since they contain letters that players can easily confirm if they exist in their potential guesses. For instance, the word for today begins with PL- of which 60 five-letter words fit this format. Here are some words that have this configuration, but do not include the puzzle solution:

  • PLACE
  • PLAID
  • PLAIN
  • PLANE
  • PLANK
  • PLANT
  • PLASM
  • PLAZA
  • PLEAS
  • PLOPS
  • PLUME
  • PLUMP
  • PLYER

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