Wordle players fume after realising why they were 'stuck on fourth line for 30 minutes'

Brits were left scratching their heads over a Wordle answer with many claiming it took them more tries than usual to figure it out.

Wordle became a global sensation in 2021, captivating two million daily players within just 10 months of its online debut. The game challenges participants to guess a five-letter word, which is the same for all players and refreshes every 24 hours.

But despite being the brainchild of Welshman Josh Wardle, the game is largely based on American spellings and US vocabulary, so it's easy to understand why Brits may sometimes be stumped over the answer.

The rules are straightforward: players have six chances to nail the correct word. Wordle employs a colour-coded feedback system to nudge players in the right direction by indicating whether letters are correctly placed or not.

For instance, a green box signals whether a letter is both correct and well-placed. A yellow box means the letter is correct but misplaced, while a grey box indicates the letter doesn't feature in the word at all. For those seeking an extra challenge, the game offers a 'hard mode' which compels players to utilise the hints provided rather than making random guesses.

But an X (formerly Twitter) user voiced his disappointment after realising yesterday's Wordle answer was written in American English – with the answer being 'Savor'. He said: "When you’ve been stuck on the fourth line of wordle for half an hour then remember that Americans don’t spell properly." In response, another user asked: "Was it missing 'u'?" One more user added: "Got it in six for this precise reason."

Another user said: "Have you tried the New York Times game Connections? Also, a challenge for many of us Brits as many of the words are only used in the USA." One more added: "We have a family Wordle group. My dad gave the rest of us a heads up with his rage at it being a US spelling - allowing us to get it in two or three."