Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Mike Prospero

Today's Wordle is wrecking people's streaks — here's why April 27's puzzle is so hard

Wordle on a smartphone screen.

If you're having trouble solving today's Wordle, you're not alone. The puzzle for April 27, 2026, puzzle #1,773, is one of the more difficult Wordles to come along in quite a while.

The New York Times' Wordlebot says that today's puzzle has an average of 4.4 guesses, which is high.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.