Wordle enthusiasts were greeted with a fresh brain-teasing challenge this Thursday, April 16.
The popular five-letter word game, played daily by users across the globe, continues to test players’ vocabulary, logic and patience. While some aim to crack the puzzle in as few guesses as possible, others simply strive to keep their winning streak alive.
Before you scroll down to find the answer
The word starts with the letter C.
T is the final letter.
There are two vowels in the word.
No letter is repeated.
The word has five letters.
Hint: It is an ancient unit of measurement based on the length of the forearm.
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What is Wordle?
Wordle is a web-based word game created and developed by the Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle. In this game, players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word, receiving feedback through colored tiles that indicate correct letters and their placement.
How to play Wordle?
Wordle may appear to be a straightforward guessing game, but it requires strategy and careful thought. The players have six chances to guess the hidden five-letter word.
To assist, tiles change colour after each try.
Green tiles indicate the correct letter in the correct place.
Yellow tiles indicate the right letter in the wrong location.
Grey tiles indicate the word does not contain the letter.
Players can eliminate incorrect letters and gradually approach the solution by making intelligent use of these hints. Millions of people adore Wordle every day because of its straightforward yet ingenious design.
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The solution to today’s Wordle
The answer to Wordle for today, April 16, is CUBIT.
Cubit means a historical unit of length, roughly equal to the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.
If you got it without help, congratulations, your streak lives to see another day.
