Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for April 26

Have you heard the good Wordle? A new puzzle is ready for you to tackle today, offering you the chance to win a sense of accomplishment. As such, we've come up with a few hints and tips to help you along if you get stuck.

If you prefer to just find out the solution straight up, you can jump to the bottom of this article for April 26's Wordle solution revealed. But if you prefer to work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to help you out.

Though engineer Josh Wardle originally created Wordle as a gift for his partner, the word guessing game quickly spread. Now thousands of players across the globe play Wordle each day, the game even becoming so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times. 

Fans have also created numerous alternate iterations of Wordle, such as battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that have you trying to guess multiple words at once. Wordle has also become unexpected content for livestreamers, with TikTok creators broadcasting themselves playing.

Not the day you're after? Here's the Wordle answer for April 25.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

As always, the best Wordle starting word is the one that sparks joy. However, if you prefer to follow your brain instead of your heart, we have plenty of ideas to help you formulate a more strategic approach. One tip is to pick a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

Explore the Wordle archive

We all have those days where one Wordle just isn't enough. If today's puzzle leaves you wanting more, the entire archive of past puzzles is available for you to play whenever you want. Just remember that moderation is key.

Is Wordle getting harder?

Wordle isn't getting any harder, even though it may feel as though it is. However, Wordle does have a Hard Mode you can turn on if you're craving more of a challenge.

Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?

Occasionally the Wordle gods will accept two different answers on a single day, defying the accepted norm of one correct solution per day. This anomaly is due to changes the New York Times made to Wordle after it acquired the puzzle game earlier this year.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

It's a popular, action-packed subgenre of film.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

No tricky double letters this time around!

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle solution begins with the letter H, as in "HIP" by MAMAMOO. 

What's the answer to Wordle today?

Now's your last chance to guess today's Wordle before we reveal the answer!

Is your answer locked in?

The solution to Wordle #311 is...

HEIST.

Heists are robberies, though they're typically associated with high stakes and meticulous planning rather than quick smash and grabs. Heist films are a popular subgenre of crime movies, famous titles including Inception, Fast Five, and the Ocean's series.

Don't be sad if you didn't get it this time — we still have many more Wordle puzzles ahead of us. Come back tomorrow for more helpful clues and hints!

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.