Wordle Answers for Thursday, April 23, 2026 — Puzzle #844
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CLERK
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Difficulty
4
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75%
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CLERK
Answer
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Category
A common 5-letter English word.
Structure
1 vowel (E) · starts with CL · ends in ERK · no repeated letters
Definition Hint
Solve Walkthrough — Solved in 4
Full analysis →Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)
Great start! 1 letter in position, 1 more in word. Build around the correct positions.
Pattern emerging: 1 confirmed positions, 1 letter to place. Use process of elimination.
Pattern emerging: 1 confirmed positions, 1 letter to place. Use process of elimination.
Key Insight
After 1 correct and 1 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just CLERK.
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What was the Wordle answer on April 23, 2026?
The 5-letter Wordle answer was CLERK. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from FAWN (L) to REPLACEMENT (L).
Was puzzle #844 hard or easy?
Medium. CLERK has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 4 guesses.
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