There’s a certain appeal to word games that make them irresistible to solve for puzzle savants, which in turn makes Wordle quite an exciting experience for players looking for something new. However, while the usual puzzle format of Wordle takes the form of a five-letter mystery code to be solved in six (6) attempts, what makes this game more exciting is its daily nature.
After all, players who miss out on a puzzle won’t be able to retake it the following day, which adds a layer of pressure to solve uncommon words such as the one for March 23, 2023. That said, certain clues may be able to help make the solving process easier.
What It Means
The definition of words used by puzzle games like Wordle can make them much easier to solve, especially when players know how to interpret these clues properly. This is especially the case once players figure out just what words they can possibly use as potential guesses. For instance, this word pertains to something that is respectable, sedate, and unadventurous. The term has its origins in the mid-16th century.
Technical Clues
Some more interesting clues players can check out when solving a puzzle are technical information associated with the word at hand. When combined with what the word means, players may be able to figure out more useful guesses and eliminate potential attempts that may not fit the technical components. For the March 23 word, some useful technical clues include:
- The word has one (1) syllable
- The word is an adjective
- The word once served as the past participle of a word that means staying put
Suggestions For Starting Words
If someone is struggling to now where to start, they could use some suggested opening Wordle terms that can lead them to more effective guesses. When used properly, these words can lead to more practical clues such that they can use for guesses:
- ADIEU
- STORM
5-Letter Words Beginning With ST
A last resort players can turn to when solving this Wordle puzzle isn’t necessarily to search for the answer right away. Rather, players can still look for words similar to the puzzle that may contain enough clues to lead to the mystery code without giving away the solution. In the case of this word, it begins with ST-, of which 179 five-letter words have this configuration. Here are some words that follow this format, including the challenge answer:
- STACK
- STAFF
- STAGE
- STAID
- STAIN
- STAIR
- STAKE
- STALK
- STAND
- START
- STASH
- STEAD
- STEAL
- STEAL
- STEER
- STOIC
- STOLE
- STOMP
- STOPS
- STOVE
- STREW
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