Fri Apr 25 12:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Wordle’s Genie Grants a Challenging Thursday
**NEW YORK, NY** – The New York Times Wordle puzzle for April 24th, 2025 presented players with a challenging word, resulting in an average solve time of 5.2 guesses out of a possible six. The word of the day was “GENIE,” defined as a supernatural being confined to a lamp or bottle who grants wishes.
Wordle testers, who are paid to solve the puzzles in advance, reported a high difficulty level for this particular puzzle. While individual player experiences may vary, the overall average suggests today’s word proved tricky for many. Players are encouraged to consult Wordle Bot for a more personalized analysis of their solving strategies.
The Wordle Review, which provides daily analysis and community discussion, highlighted the puzzle’s difficulty and featured solver comments and strategies. One player noted the use of “IDEAL” as a second guess and the eventual success in guessing “GENIE”.
The New York Times Games team also encourages players to engage in conversation using the hashtag #wordlereview on social media, and invites followership on their new Instagram page for solving tips and behind-the-scenes content.
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