Wordle is a cultural phenomenon, becoming part of the daily routine for thousands of people across the globe.

The game that spawned a thousand clones, the aim of Wordle is to figure out a five letter word in just six guesses.

It may sound easy - and there are times when it's pretty straightforward - but judging by the latest stats, some daily puzzles are much harder than others.

In a report conducted by Unscrambler.com, the hardest Wordle puzzle of 2024 (based on Google searches for Wordle hints) was from May 2024.

Fans from England and Wales struggled most with the word DECAL, which was the answer to the May 5 puzzle.

Scottish Wordle players struggled with BRAWN on December 22, while Northern Ireland players were stumped by CHART on August 4.

Did you manage to solve the aforementioned puzzles without using hints? Give yourself a pat on the back if you did.