Today’s Wordle Answer and Clues (Sunday, March 31, 2024)
Wordle is the daily puzzle that keeps on giving. Despite Wordle having been going for years, many of us still try to beat it every day. Thankfully, we’re here with the answer to Wordle #1016, plus some clues in case you get stuck and don’t want to lose your streak.
SPOILERS AHEAD (CLUES)
Today’s Wordle (Puzzle #1016) Basic Clues
If you just want the answer to the Wordle puzzle for March 31, 2024, scroll down past the clues and the next spoiler warning. Otherwise, here are a set of clues to help you solve today’s Wordle somewhat on your own.
- Today’s Wordle contains two consonants and three vowels.
- One letter is repeated twice AND in succession.
- The first letter is T.
- The last letter is O.
Today’s Wordle (Puzzle #1016) Big Clue
The big clue for today’s Wordle is, “The word itself can be uttered openly, but its meaning should not”.
SPOILERS AHEAD (ANSWER)
Today’s Wordle Answer for Sunday, March 31, 2024
If you still haven’t beaten today’s Wordle even with the clues provided above, the answer is below…
The answer to today’s Wordle is “Taboo“.
The word “Taboo” is primarily an adjective, but can also be used as a noun or verb. Regardless, the meaning remains pretty much the same; something that is banned or frowned upon due to morality, taste, or social acceptability. Examples of use include, “this particular subject is taboo,” and “they developed a taboo against it”.
According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the origin of “Taboo” is somewhat unclear. However, we know that it only entered the English language at the end of the 18th century. Some etymologists believe it comes from the Tongan “ta-bu,” which was used to mark something out as especially sacred.
Our Top Wordle Tips (to Beat It Every Day)
- Choose a good starting word. There are plenty to choose from, so pick one from our list of the best Wordle starting words.
- Try to eliminate all five vowels early. As there are only a handful of vowels, it’s best to use them all within the first 2-3 guesses.
- Use popular letters early. As well as the vowels, letters such as T, S, N, R, H, C, D, and L appear most commonly in English words.
- Take your time over your guesses. Wordle isn’t timed, so there’s no rush to complete it. You can even guess on paper first.
- Remember that letters can appear twice (and often do). Keep this in mind when guessing, as forgetting it can lead you to mess up.
Now that you have completed today’s Wordle puzzle (with a little help from your friends at MUO), you should check out some of the other free games from the New York Times.
Connections is a fun game that challenges you to find the associations between 16 words, splitting them up into four groups of four. To help combat the challenging nature of the game, check out our tips and tricks to help you beat Connections.
There’s also Strands, the newest addition to the New York Times’ burgeoning list of games. Just like Connections, it’s extremely challenging, but in a unique string-the-letters-together way. We recommend you check out our best tips for beating Strands to give yourself a leg up on the daily challenge.
Or, if you’re a Wordle purist and want more of the same, we recommend trying these awesome Wordle alternatives.