Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1647, and this Monday challenge serves up a tricky double consonant that could trap players who rely too heavily on vowel-heavy openers. Whether you're protecting a legendary streak or starting fresh, we've got the hints to guide you home.
The Basics (For New Players)
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Created by Josh Wardle in 2021 and now part of The New York Times Games family, Wordle has become a daily ritual for word lovers everywhere. Today's puzzle #1647 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 1 vowel(s)
Consonant Count: 4 consonant(s)
Repeated Letters: Yes - the letter C appears twice
Letter Rarity: Contains less common letter combination with double C and CH ending
The Elimination Game (Progressive Hints)
We've designed these hints to reveal just enough at each level. Stop when you've got it figured out.
Level 1 (The Vibe): Think ocean depths and beachcombing treasures.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It's something you might find on a tropical beach.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with C, ends with H.
Level 4 (The Structure): Contains a double consonant in positions 1 and 4.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A large spiral seashell often used as a decorative item or musical instrument.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: C
Last Letter: H
Vowels Present: O
Double Letters: YES
Rhymes With: BLONCH, CRUNCH, PUNCH
Today's Wordle Answer
Final warning: The answer is directly below. Scroll only if you're ready.
The answer to Wordle #1647 is: CONCH
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
CONCH noun. A large spiral seashell, especially from marine gastropod mollusks, often found on tropical beaches and used decoratively or as a trumpet-like instrument.
Origins: Derived from Latin "concha" meaning shell, which came from Greek "konchē" meaning mussel or shell.
Word Family: conchology, conchiferous, conchoidal
Fun Fact: The conch shell has been used as a ceremonial trumpet in various cultures for thousands of years, including in Hindu rituals and by ancient Mesoamerican civilizations.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. Double C pattern combined with CH ending creates an uncommon letter combination that standard openers might miss.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
CONCH presents moderate difficulty due to its double consonant structure and less common CH ending. Players who start with vowel-heavy words like ADIEU or AUDIO might struggle to identify the double C early.
The single vowel O in the second position is straightforward, but the CC pattern requires careful elimination of other consonant possibilities.
What This Puzzle Teaches
Double consonants like CC require strategic elimination - standard vowel-heavy openers might completely miss them, forcing players to use consonant-focused guesses to uncover the pattern.
The CH ending is less common than TH or SH in Wordle answers, making this puzzle a good test of letter pattern recognition and a reminder to consider less frequent letter combinations in later guesses.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1648 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's CONCH catch you off guard, or did you crack it in three?
Either way, every Wordle sharpens your instincts for the next one.
See you at midnight for the next challenge.
