Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, April 17,2025

Quordle is a more challenging version of Wordle. Instead of guessing a single word, you must solve four five-letter words simultaneously, with just nine attempts to complete them. If you're struggling with today’s Quordle, don’t worry! We’ve got hints and answers to help you out.

Today's Quordle Hints & Answers (April 17, 2025)

We have some useful clues to guide you through solving today’s Quordle. But if you're still stuck, don’t worry—we’ll reveal the answers as well. Ready to take on today’s challenge? Let’s begin!

WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Scroll down carefully if you want to see the answers.

How many different vowels are in today’s Quordle?

• There are 4 different vowels in today’s puzzle.*

(*Only A, E, I, O, and U are considered vowels, not Y.)

Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• No, none of the words contain repeated letters.

Do the letters Q, Z, X, or J appear in today’s Quordle?

• No, none of these rare letters appear in today’s words.

Do any of today's Quordle answers start with the same letter?

• Yes, two of today’s answers start with the letter S.

What letters do today’s Quordle answers start with?

• S
• R
• S
• C

If you’re still unsure, here are today’s Quordle answers. Stop scrolling now if you don’t want spoilers!

Today’s Quordle Answers (April 17, 2025):

• SPRAY
• RAMEN
• SHELF
• COURT

Today’s puzzle has a pleasant mix of everyday words. SPRAY and SHELF offered solid openings, while RAMEN added a bit of flavor—literally. COURT rounded things out with its courtroom-sports double meaning. With no repeated letters and a well-balanced vowel spread, today’s game was tricky but fair.

How did you do today? Share your results in the comments below!

How to Play Quordle

For beginners, here’s a quick guide: Start by typing in any five-letter word. You have nine attempts to guess all four words. The challenge is that all four words are guessed at the same time.

• If a letter is in the correct spot, it turns green.
• If a letter is in the word but in the wrong place, it turns yellow.
• If a letter isn’t in the word at all, it remains gray.

New to Quordle? Try out the practice mode before attempting the daily challenge!

Quordle History

Quordle was created by Freddie Meyer in 2022, inspired by Wordle and Dordle. Initially, David Mah developed a prototype before Meyer refined and expanded it. The game launched in February 2022 and quickly amassed over a million players within weeks.

In January 2023, Merriam-Webster acquired Quordle. Company president Greg Barlow described it as a “favorite” among employees and a “great addition” to the site’s game collection.

More Word Puzzles to Try

If Quordle is your kind of brain teaser, here are some other unique daily puzzles to keep your mind sharp:

• Connections – Group words into hidden categories. A satisfying mix of logic and lateral thinking.
• 2048 – Slide numbered tiles to combine them into larger values. Simple rules, endless strategy.
• Waffle – Rearrange a grid of letters to form six interconnected words. Every swap counts.
• Tridle – Like Wordle, but you're solving three puzzles at once. A multitasking word challenge.

Enjoy puzzling!