The Quordle Daily: Answers and Hints for September 17, 2023

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The Quordle Daily: Answers and Hints for September 17, 2023

If Quordle seems a tad too challenging today, you've arrived at the right place for assistance. Here, we don't just offer hints; we provide the complete Quordle solution. Simply scroll to the bottom of this page, and you'll find it. But before you dive in, consider whether you truly need all four answers or just a strategy guide. Either way, continue scrolling, and you'll discover what you're seeking.

What is Quordle?

Quordle is a word guessing game that involves five-letter words, akin to Wordle. However, in Quordle, each guess applies to four words simultaneously. You are granted nine attempts to accurately guess all four words. Think of it as playing four Wordle games concurrently, which might sound daunting, but it's more approachable than you'd think.

Is Quordle more challenging than Wordle?

Indeed, it is, but not overwhelmingly so.

The Origin of Quordle

During the Wordle craze of late 2021 and early 2022, when everyone was embracing free, browser-based daily word guessing games, creator Freddie Meyer drew inspiration from one of the earliest prominent Wordle variations—Dordle, where players essentially engage in two Wordles concurrently. Meyer elevated the concept, and on January 30, he released Quordle. Just six days later, Meyer's creation received coverage in The Guardian, and currently, according to him, it captivates millions of daily users. Today, Meyer garners modest revenue through Patreon, where dedicated Quordle enthusiasts can contribute to support their beloved puzzle game.

How Do You Pronounce Quordle?

It's pronounced "Kwordle," rhyming with "Wordle," and definitely not pronounced like "curdle."

Is Quordle Strategy Different from Wordle?

Yes and no.

Initially, your strategy in Quordle should resemble your approach to Wordle. If you have a preferred opening word in Wordle, there's no need to change it here. We recommend starting with a word rich in vowels and featuring common letters like C, R, and N. However, after your first guess, you'll notice that Quordle diverges from Wordle.

What to Do Differently in Quordle

Solving a Wordle puzzle often boils down to a series of single-letter variations. For instance, if you've narrowed it down to "-IGHT," you could guess "MIGHT," "NIGHT," "LIGHT," and "SIGHT," with one of them likely being the solution. However, this approach can also lead to defeat in Wordle, particularly in "hard mode." In Quordle, though, this single-letter winnowing is a risky trap. The crucial strategic disparity between Wordle and Quordle is that in Quordle, you can't afford to waste guesses unless you're eliminating as many letters as possible each time.

In Wordle, guessing a completely random word that you know isn't the solution, merely to eliminate three or four untried letters, is seen as a desperate, last-ditch move. Conversely, in Quordle, it's a standard part of a player's strategic toolkit.

Is There a Faster Way to Find the Answer?

Quordle can sometimes be a slower game, dragging out longer than playing Wordle four times. However, a brute-force guessing approach can expedite things. The following strategy also applies to Wordle if you're solely interested in the solution and not concerned about minimizing your guesses:

Begin with a sequence of words that introduces all the vowels (including Y) onto the board, along with some other common letters. We've had success with the words "NOTES," "ACRID," and "LUMPY." YouTuber DougMansLand suggests four words: "CANOE," "SKIRT," "PLUMB," and "FUDGY."

Now, most of the alphabet is eliminated, and you'll only have the leeway to make one or two incorrect guesses if you follow this strategy. In most cases, you'll have all the information needed to guess the remaining words without any missteps.

If strategy fails to assist you, and you're still stuck, here are some hints:

Are there any double or triple letters in today’s Quordle words?

No.

Are any rare letters being used in today’s Quordle like Q or Z?

Q.

What do today’s Quordle words start with?

S, D, Q, and U.

And now, the moment you've been waiting for—the answers to today's Quordle:

SCRUB

DUSTY

QUOTH

UNCLE

Remember, once you've seen the answers, there's no turning back!