Wordle doesn’t have a calculated difficulty curve, unlike most games. Its designer, Josh Wardle,curated a list of 2,500 daily brainteasers before launching the website but they’re not structured in any particular order.

The sequence for Wordle has been totally randomized so that Wardle can play along just like any other player without having an unfair advantage. He originally devised the game so he and his partner could play during lockdown.

Wordle’s randomized nature means that one day’s answer could be difficult to guess, while the next day could be relatively easy. It’s not something you can predict.

That random nature means sometimes players are faced with a particularly tricky puzzle and Wordle #252 could pose difficulties but Newsweek is here to help.

Before diving into Saturday’s puzzle, it’s always worth noting the incredible popularity that Wordle has enjoyed.

The graphic below, provided by Statisa, shows Wordle’s rise in populariy.

The game launched with just 90 active players in October 2021 and now it’s pulling in well over a million players every day.

Wordle has also helped to spark a craze for guessing games and has inspired Dordle, Quordle, Worldle and even the mathematics-themed Nerdle. The game was so popular, it was acquired by The New York Times Company for an undisclosed seven-figure sum.

If you’re on of those people who can’t get enough of Wordle, read on for Newsweek’s tips on today’s puzzle.

‘Wordle’ #252 Clues for February 26

The final answer for Wordle #252 appears at the very end of this article. If you’d like to be nudged in the right direction, these clues should help you figure it out by yourself.

Hint #1: Wordle #252 has two repeating letters in successionHint #2: The answer contains only one vowel. Hint #3: Saturday’s word rhymes with “thrill"Hint #4: It’s a word you might associate with drinking. Hint #5: Merriam-Webster defines Wordle #252 as verb that means “to cause or allow especially accidentally or unintentionally to fall, flow, or run out so as to be lost or wasted. "

‘Wordle’ #252 Answer for February 26

The answer to Wordle #252 on Saturday, February 26, is “spill.” This could have caused you some trouble as it features a double “l” at the end. However, it may have been easier to guess than Friday’s word, the adjective “vivid.”

Wordle refreshes every 24 hours at 7 p.m. ET. While you wait for the next puzzle to appear, you might want to check out some alternative word games.