EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is for Wordle answer #305; the April 21st Wordle answer is available now.

April 20th’s Wordle answer can be a bit tricky to guess, even if players used strategic starting words that usually reveal letters. Unfortunately, Wordle doesn’t offer any more hints other than the visual color changes, which can leave players stuck in solving the puzzle. However, players have a better chance of maintaining their daily Wordle streak and guessing the answer in less than six tries with the right contextual clues. 

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If players find the regular mode easy, they can always try their hand at Wordle’s hard mode, which forces players to solve the puzzle with stricter rules. These rules can sometimes work in a player’s favor, especially when the puzzle uses obscure words. Having said that, players looking for clues can use the below hints that might give them a better idea of today’s Wordle solution. These clues do not spoil the answer for players and instead nudge players in the right direction that could help them solve the puzzle. 

Today's Wordle Hints (April 20th #305)

Wordle 305: April 20, 2022 Hints & Answer

Many players like to use clues that are somewhat similar to hints they may have previously seen in crossword puzzles. For example, the hints below might help players guess April 20th’s Wordle answer without sacrificing their streaks and fewer tries. 

  • Hint 1: Another word for ‘shipment.’
  • Hint 2: Goods and packages in transit. 
  • Hint 3: Goods carried by ship or an airplane. 

Once players are done guessing today’s Wordle answer, they can share their progress on social media without giving away the answer. By clicking on the “Share” button, players can then share the color-box emojis to social media platforms such as Facebook or Twitter. What’s neat is that other Wordle players can understand these emojis without having the answer spoiled. 

Today's Wordle Answer (April 20th #305)

The April 20th Wordle answer is CARGO.

Cargo is usually used to refer to goods or merchandise conveyed in a ship, airplane, or vehicle. The word has been derived from the Late Latin word carricare and the Spanish word cargar. The word is commonly used in docks and airports where workers handle shipments daily. For example, “The ship was carrying a cargo of clothes and sneakers.”

When trying to guess today’s Wordle answer, we first used the word ‘ROAST,’ which yielded three letters being used in the incorrect position for today’s Wordle answer. Next, we used the word ‘SCARE,’ which showed the incorrect position of one more letter for our next attempt. For our third attempt, we used a random word, ‘GORES,’ which showed the correct position of one letter and revealed a new letter that was being used in today’s Wordle answer. At this point, we knew the four letters present in the puzzle and could guess the answer CARGO in our fourth attempt. 

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