Updated: March 25, 2026 • Puzzle #1740 • Editor: Tracy Bennett
Struggling with today's Wordle? You're not alone. Wordle #1740 for March 25, 2026 has players searching for clues. Below you'll find progressive hints (from vague to nearly-there) so you can solve it yourself, or scroll down for the full answer. Use our Wordle Helper to test letter patterns and find possible words.
Today's Wordle answer is: WISER
Definition: Wiser is the comparative form of wise, meaning having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment. It describes someone who demonstrates greater understanding or prudence than before.
Etymology: Derived from Old English 'wīs' meaning 'knowing, prudent', with the comparative suffix '-er' added to form 'wiser'.
Example: After navigating the tricky negotiation, Mark felt wiser about when to compromise and when to stand firm.
Fun fact: The phrase 'wise as an owl' dates back to ancient mythology, where the owl was associated with Athena, the goddess of wisdom, reinforcing the link between wisdom and the bird's keen sight.
Wordle #1739 (March 24, 2026) — BROOD
Today's Wordle starts with W and ends with R, containing two vowels somewhere in the middle. Look for common vowel pairs like 'IE' or 'EA' that fit the pattern, and consider consonants that frequently appear with W such as 'S' or 'L'. Using a2zwords.com's Wordle Helper can quickly filter possible words by these constraints, letting you focus on plausible guesses without wasting attempts.
Mastering Wordle starts with choosing a strong opening word. Words like CRANE, SLATE, ADIEU, and AUDIO test the most common letters in English (E, A, R, S, T, O, I, N).
After your first guess, focus on elimination. Use yellow and gray tiles to narrow your options. Our Wordle Helper lets you enter known letters and positions to find all matching 5-letter words instantly.
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| Date | Puzzle # | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | #1740 | WISER |
| 2026-03-24 | #1739 | BROOD |
| 2026-03-23 | #1738 | SERIF |
| 2026-03-22 | #1737 | BASIL |
| 2026-03-21 | #1736 | SLICK |
| 2026-03-20 | #1735 | OASIS |
| 2026-03-19 | #1734 | REHAB |
| 2026-03-18 | #1733 | AMPLY |
| 2026-03-17 | #1732 | CLASP |
| 2026-03-16 | #1731 | DRAMA |
| 2026-03-15 | #1730 | GRADE |
| 2026-03-14 | #1729 | ANKLE |
| 2026-03-13 | #1728 | EATEN |
| 2026-03-12 | #1727 | SMELL |
| 2026-03-11 | #1726 | TEDDY |
| 2026-03-10 | #1725 | SHOAL |
| 2026-03-09 | #1724 | HASTY |
| 2026-03-08 | #1723 | LOBBY |
| 2026-03-07 | #1722 | VOGUE |
| 2026-03-06 | #1721 | GUNKY |
| 2026-03-05 | #1720 | SHEEP |
| 2026-03-04 | #1719 | THEFT |
| 2026-03-03 | #1718 | LINEN |
| 2026-03-02 | #1717 | SLIME |
| 2026-03-01 | #1716 | FLUKE |
| 2026-02-28 | #1715 | HYDRA |
| 2026-02-27 | #1714 | DIZZY |
| 2026-02-26 | #1713 | LANCE |
| 2026-02-25 | #1712 | SHRED |
| 2026-02-24 | #1711 | BUYER |
| 2026-02-23 | #1710 | ATTIC |
| 2026-02-22 | #1709 | GUAVA |
| 2026-02-21 | #1708 | AWAKE |
| 2026-02-20 | #1707 | STANK |
| 2026-02-19 | #1706 | HOIST |
| 2026-02-18 | #1705 | MOGUL |
| 2026-02-17 | #1704 | SQUAD |
| 2026-02-16 | #1703 | ROOST |
| 2026-02-15 | #1702 | SKULL |
Today's Wordle answer (#1740) is WISER. Wiser is the comparative form of wise, meaning having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment. It describes someone who demonstrates greater understanding or prudence than before.
Wordle is a daily word puzzle where you have 6 attempts to guess a 5-letter word. After each guess, tiles change color: green means correct position, yellow means wrong position but in the word, gray means not in the word.
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Popular strong starting words include CRANE, SLATE, ADIEU, AUDIO, and STARE. Use our Wordle Helper to find words matching any letter pattern.