Today’s NYT Wordle: Check Hints, Clues, and Help for April 20, #1401

Wordle is a popular daily word puzzle where players have six attempts to guess a secret five-letter word. After each guess, letters will be highlighted in different colors to indicate if they are correct and in the right position (green), correct but in the wrong position (yellow), or not in the word at all (gray). The game tests vocabulary and logic and has captivated millions worldwide.

Today's Wordle Hints and Clues (April 20, 2025, Puzzle #1401)

• No repeated letters: The answer contains no duplicate letters.
• Vowels: There is exactly one vowel in the word.
• Starting letter: The word begins with the letter P.
• Ending letter: The word ends with the letter H.
• Meaning: The word can refer to a small piece of cloth used to mend clothing or a fix applied to a computer program.
• Part of speech: The word functions as both a noun and a verb.
• Additional hint: It can also mean a patch or blemish on a surface, indicating a part that is different from the surrounding area.

Strategy Tips for Today’s Wordle

• Start with words containing common letters to maximize early clues. For example, "CLOUT" was a good starter, revealing useful letter placements.
• Use guesses with different letters to narrow down possibilities quickly. For instance, "SPIRE" helped reduce the options significantly.
• Pay close attention to the color feedback to eliminate incorrect letters and positions.
• Remember the word has only one vowel, so focus your guesses accordingly.

Today's Wordle Answer

The answer to Wordle #1401 for April 20, 2025, is:

PATCH

This word fits all the clues: it starts with P, ends with H, has one vowel (A), no repeated letters, and relates to mending or fixing, both in textiles and technology contexts.

Recent Wordle Answers for Reference

• April 19 (#1400): INBOX
• April 18 (#1399): DIRGE
• April 17 (#1398): STOOD
• April 16 (#1397): MORAL
• April 15 (#1396): ASHEN

How to Play Wordle 

• Use starter words with a mix of common vowels and consonants.
• Track the feedback colors carefully to guide your next guesses.
• Avoid repeating letters that have been ruled out.
• Practice regularly to improve your vocabulary and pattern recognition.

Enjoy solving today's Wordle! Whether you cracked it quickly or took a few tries, the daily challenge is a great way to sharpen your word skills.