Updated: March 23, 2026 • Puzzle #1738 • Editor: Tracy Bennett
Struggling with today's Wordle? You're not alone. Wordle #1738 for March 23, 2026 has players searching for clues. Below you'll find progressive hints (from vague to nearly-there) so you can solve it yourself, or scroll down for the full answer. Use our Wordle Helper to test letter patterns and find possible words.
Today's Wordle answer is: SERIF
Definition: A serif is a small line or stroke regularly attached to the end of a larger stroke in a letter or symbol within a typeface. Serifs can be bracketed, slab, or hairline, and they help guide the eye along lines of text.
Etymology: The term serif comes from the Dutch word 'schreef', meaning a line or stroke, which entered English via French in the early 19th century.
Example: The designer chose a classic serif for the novel's body text to enhance readability.
Fun fact: Although serif fonts are often thought to be easier to read in print, studies show that on screens, sans‑serif typefaces can be just as legible, leading to a resurgence of modern serifs designed specifically for digital use.
Wordle #1737 (March 22, 2026) — BASIL
Today's Wordle starts with an S and ends with an F, containing exactly two vowels. Consider common vowel placements like E and I in the middle positions, and test consonants that frequently pair with S such as T, R, or L. Using a2zwords.com's Wordle Helper can quickly filter possibilities based on these patterns, giving you a sharper edge in narrowing down the answer.
Mastering Wordle starts with choosing a strong opening word. Words like CRANE, SLATE, ADIEU, and AUDIO test the most common letters in English (E, A, R, S, T, O, I, N).
After your first guess, focus on elimination. Use yellow and gray tiles to narrow your options. Our Wordle Helper lets you enter known letters and positions to find all matching 5-letter words instantly.
Pro tips: Don't reuse gray letters. Watch for common patterns like -IGHT, -OUND, -ATCH. Remember that words can have double letters (LLAMA, EERIE). And if you're stuck, try our Anagram Solver to find words from your available letters.
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| Date | Puzzle # | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | #1738 | SERIF |
| 2026-03-22 | #1737 | BASIL |
| 2026-03-21 | #1736 | SLICK |
| 2026-03-20 | #1735 | OASIS |
| 2026-03-19 | #1734 | REHAB |
| 2026-03-18 | #1733 | AMPLY |
| 2026-03-17 | #1732 | CLASP |
| 2026-03-16 | #1731 | DRAMA |
| 2026-03-15 | #1730 | GRADE |
| 2026-03-14 | #1729 | ANKLE |
| 2026-03-13 | #1728 | EATEN |
| 2026-03-12 | #1727 | SMELL |
| 2026-03-11 | #1726 | TEDDY |
| 2026-03-10 | #1725 | SHOAL |
| 2026-03-09 | #1724 | HASTY |
| 2026-03-08 | #1723 | LOBBY |
| 2026-03-07 | #1722 | VOGUE |
| 2026-03-06 | #1721 | GUNKY |
| 2026-03-05 | #1720 | SHEEP |
| 2026-03-04 | #1719 | THEFT |
| 2026-03-03 | #1718 | LINEN |
| 2026-03-02 | #1717 | SLIME |
| 2026-03-01 | #1716 | FLUKE |
| 2026-02-28 | #1715 | HYDRA |
| 2026-02-27 | #1714 | DIZZY |
| 2026-02-26 | #1713 | LANCE |
| 2026-02-25 | #1712 | SHRED |
| 2026-02-24 | #1711 | BUYER |
| 2026-02-23 | #1710 | ATTIC |
| 2026-02-22 | #1709 | GUAVA |
| 2026-02-21 | #1708 | AWAKE |
| 2026-02-20 | #1707 | STANK |
| 2026-02-19 | #1706 | HOIST |
| 2026-02-18 | #1705 | MOGUL |
| 2026-02-17 | #1704 | SQUAD |
| 2026-02-16 | #1703 | ROOST |
| 2026-02-15 | #1702 | SKULL |
Today's Wordle answer (#1738) is SERIF. A serif is a small line or stroke regularly attached to the end of a larger stroke in a letter or symbol within a typeface. Serifs can be bracketed, slab, or hairline, and they help guide the eye along lines of text.
Wordle is a daily word puzzle where you have 6 attempts to guess a 5-letter word. After each guess, tiles change color: green means correct position, yellow means wrong position but in the word, gray means not in the word.
Wordle resets at midnight local time in your timezone. A new puzzle becomes available every day.
Popular strong starting words include CRANE, SLATE, ADIEU, AUDIO, and STARE. Use our Wordle Helper to find words matching any letter pattern.