Approaching Quordle requires a different strategy compared to Wordle. With four puzzles to solve in nine guesses, blindly guessing letters won’t lead to a win. Instead, strategic thinking is key to success.
This strategic approach is important in Wordle as well, but it is even more crucial in Quordle.
There are two key strategies to keep in mind:
1. Use multiple starting words
It is recommended to have not just one starting word, but two or three starting words. The first word should ideally be one of the best starting words for Wordle, as they tend to work well in Quordle too. Following that, choose another word or possibly two that use up a significant number of common consonants and include any remaining vowels.
For example, using words like STARE > DOILY > PUNCH can cover 15 of the 26 letters in the alphabet, including all five vowels, Y, and nine common consonants. While there are other options available, including letters like M, B, F, or G, this approach should be effective.
If executed correctly, this method can provide insights into one or possibly two of the answers. If not, good luck!
2. Narrow down options
When faced with a word where the answer could be one of several options, such as -ATCH (MATCH, BATCH, LATCH, CATCH, WATCH, HATCH, or PATCH), it is essential to guess a word that would narrow down these possibilities.
In Wordle, you can try multiple options in succession and hope for the best, especially in Hard mode. While risky, this approach can sometimes work. However, in Quordle, this is likely to result in failure due to limited guesses.
For instance, guessing a word like CLAMP could help narrow down four of the seven options at once.
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