Thu Apr 10 13:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Wordle’s “TURBO” Proves Tricky: Average Players Need Over Five Guesses

**NEW YORK, April 10, 2025** – Today’s Wordle puzzle presented a significant challenge for players worldwide, with the word “TURBO” proving unexpectedly difficult. The New York Times Wordle Review reported an average of 5.3 guesses required to solve the puzzle, classifying it as “very challenging.” This suggests that many players needed more than half of their allotted six attempts to find the solution.

The word, defined as “driven by a turbine,” stumped even seasoned players, according to the review’s data collected from paid testers. The review encourages players to use the Wordle Bot for a personalized difficulty analysis.

Accompanying the puzzle’s release, the New York Times Games team highlighted the artwork of Joanne Joo, a self-taught Chinese illustrator based in Bangkok, whose work is featured in the review. The team also announced its new Instagram account, inviting users to follow for solving tips and behind-the-scenes content.

Players are encouraged to share their experiences and discuss strategies using the hashtag #wordlereview on social media. The Wordle Review page itself hosts a comments section for discussion, moderated to maintain a civil environment.

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