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Wordle This Month: April 2026

Complete analysis of 16 puzzles with patterns, insights & strategies

April 2026

April 2026 at a Glance

16
Total Puzzles
E
Most Common Letter
4
Repeat Letter Words
21/26
Letters Used

April 2026 Wordle Analysis

Welcome to our comprehensive analysis of all Wordle answers from April 2026. This month featured 16 puzzles (#1747 to #1762), each presenting unique challenges for Wordle enthusiasts worldwide.

Our data shows that E was the most frequently used letter this month, appearing 12 times across all answers. Words commonly started with S and ended with N. Notably, 4 words contained double letters, which can often trip up even experienced players.

Interestingly, the letters H, J, K, Q, X didn't appear in any answer this month. This is useful information for optimizing your guessing strategy.

#1747
to #1762
35%
Vowel Ratio
4
Double Letters
1
Tricky Words

Position Analysis

Most common letter at each position
Position 1
S
4 times
Position 2
A
3 times
Position 3
N
3 times
Position 4
E
4 times
Position 5
N
4 times
Strategy Tip for April 2026

Words this month commonly started with S and ended with N. Consider starting words that test these patterns. A word like STARE or CRANE would cover many of the most frequent letters.

Letter Frequency

E
12 (15%)
N
9 (11%)
L
6 (8%)
I
5 (6%)
Y
5 (6%)
S
5 (6%)
C
4 (5%)
A
4 (5%)
R
4 (5%)
D
4 (5%)

Top Starting Letters

S(4)
C(3)
E(2)
B(1)
A(1)

Top Ending Letters

N(4)
E(4)
Y(4)
T(2)
M(1)

Unused Letters

H
J
K
Q
X

These letters didn't appear in any answer this month—deprioritize them in your guesses!

Compared to March

Letter frequency changes between March and April 2026. Use this to spot trending letters.

N
↑ 38%
A
↓ 21%
E
↑ 21%
H
↓ 21%
Y
↑ 17%
O
↓ 14%

Double Letter Words

Words with repeating letters often catch players off guard. 25% of this month's answers had them.

CYCLEALLEYDENSEFIZZY

Tricky Words (Q, X, Z, J)

These words contain rare letters that appear infrequently. Save guesses with Q, X, Z, J for later rounds.

FIZZY

Strategic Insights for April 2026

1

Optimized Starting Word

Based on this month's data, CRATE or SLATE would cover the most frequent letters (E, N, L).

2

Watch for Doubles

25% of answers had double letters. If nothing fits by guess 3, consider repeating letters.

3

Common Endings

Most words ended in N (4 times). Test this position early with your second guess.

4

Skip These Letters

H, J, K, Q, X didn't appear at all. Deprioritize words with these letters.

All 16 Answers from April 2026

CUBIT
#1762
BEGUN
#1761
CYCLE
#1760
ELFIN
#1759
ALLEY
#1758
PRUDE
#1757
CAROM
#1756
LADEN
#1755
INLET
#1754
DENSE
#1753
SWORN
#1752
ENVOY
#1751
SANDY
#1750
SINGE
#1749
SOBER
#1748
FIZZY
#1747

Understanding April 2026 Wordle Trends

Every month brings new patterns and challenges to Wordle players. By analyzing the complete set of April 2026 Wordle answers, we can identify trends that help inform smarter guessing strategies.

This month, the letter E dominated with 12 appearances, followed by N (9 times) and L (6 times). These statistics align with general English letter frequency, though monthly variations can be significant.

Position analysis reveals that S was the most common first letter, while N dominated the final position. Players who use this knowledge to structure their guesses will have a statistical advantage.

Double letter words appeared in 25% of this month's puzzles. This is an important consideration—many players avoid guessing words with repeated letters early on, but our data shows they're more common than you might think.

How to Use This Wordle This Month Data to Win More

Our monthly Wordle analysis isn't just statistics—it's actionable intelligence. Here's how to apply April 2026 insights to your daily game:

1. Optimize Your Starting Word

Based on this month's letter frequency, words containing E, N, L performed best.

Recommended starters for April 2026: CRATE, SLATE, STARE—all contain multiple top letters.

2. Leverage Position Knowledge

Position 1 had the strongest pattern this month with S appearing 4 times.

Positional tip: Start with S, end with N = covers 25% of answers.

3. Anticipate Pattern Traps

No dominant patterns this month—focus on core letter frequency instead.

Pattern strategy: By guess #4, if you spot a pattern forming, test differentiating consonants rather than the pattern itself. See our tips page for pattern guides.

4. Don't Ignore Double Letters

25% of answers this month had repeated letters—higher than many players expect.

When to consider doubles: If by guess #3 no combination fits, switch to double-letter words like CYCLE, ALLEY.

Learn from April 2026 Patterns: Your Adaptive Strategy Guide

The best Wordle players adapt their strategy month-by-month. Here's what April 2026 Wordle answers teach us about pattern evolution:

📊

Vowel Distribution Pattern

This month's vowel ratio is 35%. Lower than average—consonant-heavy words like STERN or BRUNT may be effective.

🔤

Rare Letter Frequency

1 words contained Q, X, Z, or J this month (6%). Don't completely rule out rare letters by guess #4.

🎯

Alphabet Coverage Insight

Letters H, J, K, Q, X never appeared this month. Cross them off your mental list—they're statistical dead weight for April 2026.

Meta-Learning Tip

Bookmark this monthly analysis and check it at the start of each month. Adapting your starting word and guess #2-3 strategy based on current trends can improve your solve rate by 10-15%. Use our Wordle Solver to test these insights against actual puzzles!

Monthly Strategy Shift: March → April

Letter frequencies fluctuate month-to-month. Here's how April 2026 differs from March, and how to adjust your approach:

Trending UP This Month

NIncreased frequency
+38%
EIncreased frequency
+21%
YIncreased frequency
+17%

Strategy: Prioritize these letters in guess #2-3. Words like BEGUN test trending letters.

Trending DOWN This Month

ADecreased frequency
-21%
HDecreased frequency
-21%
ODecreased frequency
-14%

Strategy: Deprioritize these letters. If they show up yellow by guess #3, still use them, but don't lead with them.

Why Monthly Tracking Matters

The New York Times doesn't randomly select Wordle answers—they follow editorial patterns that shift month-to-month (holidays, seasonality, cultural events). Players who adapt to these trends maintain 5-10% better solve rates than those using static strategies. Check our complete answer archive to spot long-term patterns!

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