According to Statista, Wordle has grown its player base significantly since its launch in January 2022, from 90 players in November 2021 to over 300,000 users by January 2022. The acquisition of Wordle by The New York Times was undisclosed, but the game remains beloved by its fans who aim to guess the daily five-letter word as swiftly as possible.
Wordle’s simple yet captivating gameplay gives players six chances to guess the selected word of the day, with color-coded hints indicating correct and misplaced letters. Green tiles represent correct letters in the right position, yellow for correct letters in the wrong place, and gray for incorrect letters.
Josh Wardle, the developer behind Wordle, never expected the game to become a sensation. It was initially created as a Christmas gift for a friend during the pandemic. Wardle wanted to challenge players without causing frustration, settling on five letters and six attempts as the ideal balance of difficulty.
Wordle #1,090 Clues for Thursday, June 13
Hint #1: Today’s answer is both a noun and a verb.
Hint #2: The word for today contains a unique letter.
Tip #3: Only one vowel is used in today’s word.
Hint #4: The answer today is a consonant.
Hint #5: Synonyms for today’s word include “apprehension,” “worry,” and “fear.”
Wordle #1,090 Answer for Thursday, June 13
Today’s word is “Angst,” defined by Merriam-Webster as “a sense of anxiety, fear, or uncertainty.” It can also mean “to express or experience anxiety or insecurity.” If today’s puzzle stumped you, don’t worry—Wordle resets daily at midnight in your local time zone.
While you’re waiting, consider trying out The New York Times’ game, Connectivity, another popular word game that challenges players to categorize words by association. It can be a fun way to pass the time!