You’ve been there. It’s early morning, the coffee is still brewing, and you open that familiar grid of empty boxes. You type in your go-to starter—maybe "STARE" or "ARISE"—and you get... absolutely nothing. Gray tiles everywhere.
That's the vibe for many of us tackling the Wordle on Monday, March 30, 2026. This particular puzzle, Wordle #1745, is proving to be a bit of a nightmare for people who rely on common consonant clusters.
Honestly, it’s one of those days where the solution feels obvious only after you’ve lost your mind for twenty minutes. If you’re down to your last two guesses and your palms are sweating, take a breath. We’ve got the clues you need to save that streak without just handing you the answer immediately.
Today's Wordle Hints March 30: Getting a Leg Up
Most people fail at Wordle not because they don't know the word, but because they get "trapped." You know the "ER" trap? Where you have _ _ _ E R and it could be POWER, TOWER, LOWER, or MOWER?
Today isn't exactly that, but it has a similar mechanical hurdle.
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The Big Clues for March 30
- The Vowel Situation: There are two vowels in today's word.
- The Placement: One of those vowels is sitting right in the middle (the third position).
- The Starting Letter: The word begins with the letter E.
- Double Trouble: Does it have repeating letters? Nope. Every single letter is unique today.
- The Definition: It refers to an outward sign or a visible trace of something. Think about what a detective looks for or what a scientist needs to prove a theory.
Basically, if you’re thinking about "proof" or "clues," you’re in the right neighborhood. But the word itself is a bit more formal than what you'd use in a casual text message.
Why This Word Is Tripping People Up
The difficulty today mostly comes from the consonant structure. We spend so much time hunting for S, T, R, and N. While some of those are present, the way they are arranged isn't the most intuitive.
According to linguists who study game theory—and yes, people actually do that for Wordle—words starting with vowels have a statistically lower success rate for casual players. We are biologically wired to look for a strong consonant start. When "E" leads the pack, it throws off the rhythm.
Also, let's talk about the "double vowel" myth. A lot of people assume that if they find an "E" at the start, there must be another "E" or an "A" nearby. Today, the vowels are spread out, which makes the "yellow tile hunt" much more frustrating.
Strategies for the Late-Game Guess
If you're on guess four or five, stop guessing words that "might" be it. Use a "sacrificial word." This is a pro move where you intentionally guess a word you know is wrong just to eliminate four or five new consonants.
If you haven't tried V or D yet, now is the time to check them.
The Final Word (Spoiler Warning!)
If you've reached the point of no return and just want to keep your 300-day streak alive, here it is.
The Wordle answer for March 30, 2026, is EVINCE.
It's a tough one. "Evince" means to reveal the presence of a quality or feeling, or to be evidence of something. It’s a word that feels like it belongs in a 19th-century novel or a very serious legal document.
If you missed it, don't beat yourself up. The "E-V" opening is one of the rarest in the game. Most players don't even consider "V" until they've exhausted every other possibility.
To get ahead for tomorrow, consider switching your starter word to something that handles vowels differently. A word like "ADIEU" is popular, though many experts now suggest "CRANE" or "SLATE" are mathematically superior for the NYT's current word list.
Check your stats, share your grid (with the spoilers hidden, please!), and get ready for the next one. The beauty of this game is that there is always a fresh grid waiting for you at midnight.
Try using a starter word tomorrow that includes at least three vowels to see if you can narrow down the structure earlier in the game.