Wordle got you again? 10 brutal words that made us question everything before breakfast
You remember the Wordle craze. In the fog of the COVID years, a five-letter puzzle took over our lives, and it came with one brutal rule: crack the word before your sixth try, or don't bother coming back. For some, it was pure competition. For others, it was closer to ritual. I still remember the midnight huddles with my cousins, when the new word dropped and the room fell silent. Phones glowed.…
Many Wordle players have been brought to their knees by certain words that seemed impossible to guess within six attempts. Here is a list of the most dreaded words that made people question everything before breakfast:
1. PARER (Wordle #454): Introduced on September 16, 2022, this word had a 48% failure rate, breaking over 60% of active Wordle streaks. Its unique "P_ _ ER" structure gave players a tough challenge.
2. FOYER (Wordle #304): On April 19, 2022, this word left more than 1 in 4 players unable to crack it within six tries, ending the Wordle streaks of over 30,000 users.
3. JOKER (Wordle #675): Released on April 25, 2023, this word had an average solve rate of 5.69 guesses, with nearly 1 in 5 players failing to solve it within six attempts.
4. PIPER (Wordle #984): This word proved tricky due to its repeated "P" and the long list of possible alternatives players were left with, including LIVER, RIVER, MILER, DIVER, RIPER, VIPER, WIPER, and PILER.
5. JOLLY (Wordle #1037): Despite its seemingly friendly meaning, this word contained a double letter and started with the rarely used "J," making it difficult for players to guess correctly.
These words, shaped by their unique letter patterns and uncommon spellings, tested the patience and knowledge of even the most experienced Wordle players.
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