While there is a little overlap, solving a Nerdle equation takes a very different skill set from what you would need to crack a Wordle puzzle.
For a start, you have to fill in eight tiles here as opposed to just five. After all, you've not only got to match the right numerical characters, but also to figure out the placement of arithmetic symbols like the multiply or divide signs.
Then you must verify that your equation is even logical to begin with, otherwise you will get an error message informing you that it does not compute. In short, Nerdle adds an extra complication to the standard Wordle formula, by testing your math expertise as well as your logical deduction abilities.
With that being said, these brainteasers are surprisingly tricky. You can find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of possibilities here, as the game's website says that there are 17,723 correct answers stored in its database and whittling down those options is by no means easy.
To help you beat the latest puzzle on February 25 in just a couple of guesses, Newsweek has prepared a few hints and tips. Incidentally, if you want a more general guide about how to play Nerdle, we've got you covered on that.
Nerdle #37 Clues for February 25
For the sake of avoiding spoilers, the solution for today's Nerdle puzzle has been saved for the very end of this article. If you only want a little bit of help to get you started, then these clues will give you enough information to work it out on your own.
- Hint #1: The answer at the end of the Nerdle #37 sum is the atomic number for helium on the periodic table. It is also a prime number.
- Hint #2: As for the sum that precedes this answer, you will need to input a three-digit number first, followed by a two-digit number.
- Hint #3: There are only two arithmetic signs in this puzzle. One of them is the equals sign, which goes in the seventh tile.
- Hint #4: As was also the case on Thursday, Nerdle #37 is a subtraction sum. The minus sign goes in the fourth tile.
- Hint #5: The digits you need to use for today's equation are "0", "1", "2", "8" and "9." They are not necessarily in that order and one of them is repeated.
Nerdle #37 Answer for February 25
The answer to Nerdle #37 is: "100 - 98 = 2".
If you want to take on the next Nerdle equation, you will have to wait until 7 p.m. ET when the daily refresh occurs. In the meantime, you could have a go at Friday's Wordle puzzle or try out the geography-themed Worldle.
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