Welcome to Saturday's puzzle session! If you’re sipping your morning coffee and staring at a grid of empty grey tiles, you aren’t alone. Today’s NYT Wordle #1764 is a bit of a personality test for your vocabulary. While it isn't an obscure archaism like some recent puzzles, it carries a specific social connotation that might trip you up if you’re looking for more common physical objects. Whether you’re down to your final guess or just want a gentle nudge to keep that 100-day streak alive, I’ve got the clues you need to solve Wordle today.
What is the Difficulty of Today's Wordle?
According to the WordleBot and early player data for April 18, 2026, today’s puzzle sits at a moderate difficulty (roughly 3.6 to 4.3 out of 6). It’s significantly easier than yesterday’s BELLE because it contains no repeating letters. However, the vowel placement is specific, which can lead to a few "yellow tile" traps if you aren't careful with your second and third guesses.
What is the Best Starting Word for Today?
If you used STARE as your first guess, you actually had a solid start. While the 'S', 'R', and 'E' come back grey, the yellow 'A' and 'T' are the golden tickets for today's solve.
Other high-performing starters for Wordle #1764 include:
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SLATE: Provides the 'T' and 'A' in different positions.
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CRANE: Helps eliminate common consonants, though it only catches the 'A' today.
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TALES: A strong choice that locks in the 'T' and 'A' immediately.
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NYT Wordle Hints Today for April 18, 2026
If you aren't ready for the full Wordle answer yet, use these progressive hints to guide your logic:
The First Letter: Today’s word starts with the letter T.
The Vowels: There are two vowels in today's word, located in the second and fourth positions.
No Repeats: Every letter in this word is unique.
The Definition: The word refers to a sycophant or someone who acts obsequiously to gain favor from an important person, essentially, a bootlicker.
What is Today's Wordle Answer (April 18, 2026)?
Ready to see the result? If you’ve exhausted your guesses or just want to confirm your hunch, here is the solution for Wordle #1764.
The Wordle answer for today, Saturday, April 18, 2026, is: TOADY.
Previous Answers from Wordle Archive
Wordle Hint for 17 April, 2026 #1763: BELLE
Wordle Hint for 16 April, 2026 #1762: CUBIT
Wordle Hint for 14 April, 2026 #1760: CYCLE
Wordle Hint for 13 April, 2026 #1759: ELFIN
Wordle Hint for 12 April, 2026 #1758: ALLEY
Wordle Hint for 11 April, 2026 #1757: CRUDE
Wordle Hint for 10 April, 2026 #1756: CAROM
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Whether you found TOADY in three tries or barely escaped on your sixth, you’ve successfully protected your streak for another day! This word is a classic example of how Wordle uses colorful social descriptors to keep us on our toes. Come back tomorrow for more hints and the Sunday solution!
