Wordle hints for today
No. 1968 · Sun, Nov 8
Checked against the game at 23:32 UTC. Hints first, answer only when you ask.
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- Hint 1 of 3 · Theme This word describes the position that comes before all others in a sequence.
- Hint 2 of 3 · Letters The word contains one vowel and begins with the letter F.
- Hint 3 of 3 · Rhyme The word rhymes with worst and burst.
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Today's Wordle Answer
Click on the ? tiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
How to play Wordle
NYT Wordle gives you six chances to guess a five-letter word. Type any valid five-letter word and press Enter to submit your guess.
After each guess, the tiles change color. Green means the letter is in the word and in the correct spot. Yellow means the letter is in the word but in the wrong spot. Gray means the letter is not in the word at all.
Use the color feedback to narrow down the answer. A new Wordle is available every day at midnight Eastern Time, and everyone around the world solves the same word.
Your streak and guess distribution are tracked automatically. Share your results grid without spoiling the answer.
Play at nytimes.com/games/wordle. A new puzzle every day at 00:00 ET.
Tips
- Start with a word rich in common letters like CRANE, SLATE, or ADIEU. These test the most frequently used vowels and consonants in one guess.
- Never reuse gray letters. Focus on repositioning yellow letters while introducing new untested letters to maximize information per guess.
- Pay attention to common English patterns like double letters (LL, SS, EE), ending patterns (-IGHT, -OUND), and consonant clusters (TH, CH, SH).
Questions
What is today's Wordle answer?
Today's Wordle answer is revealed in our progressive hints section above. Start with Hint 1 for a gentle nudge, or skip straight to the full answer reveal.
How many letters is the Wordle answer?
Every Wordle answer is exactly 5 letters long. The word is always a common English word. No proper nouns, abbreviations, or obscure terms.
When does Wordle reset?
Wordle resets daily at midnight Eastern Time (ET). A new word is available every day, and everyone around the world solves the same word.
Is NYT Wordle free to play?
Yes. NYT Wordle is free to play on the New York Times Games website and app. No subscription required.
How many guesses do you get in Wordle?
You get 6 guesses to find the five-letter word. Each guess must be a valid English word. After each guess, color-coded tiles show which letters are correct, misplaced, or not in the word.
What is the best starting word for Wordle?
Popular first guesses include CRANE, SLATE, ADIEU, and RAISE. The best starters use common vowels and consonants to maximize the information gained from the first guess. Statistically, CRANE and SLATE test the most frequently used letters.