Is NUDGE a Wordle Word?

Yes. NUDGE is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on March 21, 2025 (#1371).

Since February 2026, Wordle sometimes reuses past answers, so it could be the answer again.

What does NUDGE mean?

/nʌdʒ/

noun

  1. A gentle push.
  2. A feature of instant messaging software used to get the attention of another user, as by shaking the conversation window or playing a sound.
  3. The rotation by one step of a fruit machine reel of the player's choice.“Since the machine was showing two lemons and a cherry, I decided to try a nudge.”
1 more noun definition
  1. The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.

verb

  1. To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
  2. To near or come close to something.

Definition from Wiktionary, available under the CC BY-SA license.

NUDGE in Wordle

Starter word rating
WeakIn the top 51% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels
U, E
Unique letters
5 of 5
Common letters
E

Hard-mode trap: 6 valid words fit the pattern _UDGE. If you reach it, you may need several guesses to find the last letter.

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