
Sun Apr 27 13:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Newsweek Offers Wordle Hints and Solution for Sunday’s Puzzle
**London, UK** – Newsweek provided hints and the solution for Sunday’s Wordle puzzle, the popular word game that continues to captivate millions globally. The article, written by U.S. News reporter Martha McHardy (m.mchardy@newsweek.com), detailed the game’s rise to fame since its creation in 2021 by Josh Wardle, its subsequent acquisition by the New York Times, and its enduring popularity.
McHardy included expert advice from Erhan Aslan, an applied linguistics expert at the University of Reading, who suggested starting with words containing common vowels and consonants. He cautioned against beginning with less frequent letters like Q, Z, J, or X.
The article offered several hints to help players solve the puzzle, leading up to the reveal of the answer: **WEEDY**. For those who didn’t solve it, Newsweek reassured players that the game resets daily, offering another chance for success. The piece also included biographical information about McHardy, highlighting her experience covering U.S. news, including the 2024 election and pro-Palestine protests.