Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1735, and this Friday challenge delivers a three-vowel challenge with a repeated consonant that could disrupt standard elimination strategies. Whether you're protecting a legendary streak or starting fresh, we've got the hints to guide you home.
The Basics (For New Players)
Wordle gives you six attempts to crack a five-letter word. After each guess, tiles change color: green means right letter, right spot; yellow signals right letter, wrong position; gray indicates the letter isn't in the word at all. One puzzle per day, shared by millions worldwide. That's the beauty of it.
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 #1735 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 3 vowel(s)
Consonant Count: 2 consonant(s)
Repeated Letters: Yes - the letter S appears twice
Letter Rarity: All common letters
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 of relief in harsh environments.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It's something you might find in a desert.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with O, ends with S.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels are in positions 1, 2, and 4. There's a repeated consonant.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A fertile area in a desert with water and vegetation.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: O
Last Letter: S
Vowels Present: O, A, I
Double Letters: YES
Rhymes With: BASIS, THESIS, STASIS
Today's Wordle Answer
Final warning: The answer is directly below. Scroll only if you're ready.
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The answer to Wordle #1735 is: OASIS
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
OASIS noun. A fertile spot in a desert where water is found; more broadly, any pleasant or peaceful area in the midst of difficulty or turmoil.
Origins: From Greek "óasis" via Latin, ultimately from Egyptian "wḥꜣt" meaning "cauldron" or "cooking pot," reflecting how these desert springs were seen as life-giving vessels.
Word Family: oases (plural), oasis-like
Fun Fact: The word appears in only about 0.03% of Wordle answers, making it relatively uncommon despite containing all common letters.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The repeated S could confuse elimination strategies, but common letters provide solid ground.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
OASIS presents a moderate challenge with three vowels and a repeated consonant. The vowel-heavy structure (O, A, I) gives players multiple anchor points, but the double S can disrupt standard elimination flow. Players who test for repeated letters early will have an advantage, while those who assume single-letter occurrences might waste guesses.
What This Puzzle Teaches
The repeated S teaches a critical Wordle lesson: always consider double letters even after confirming one instance. Many players eliminate letters after one green or yellow, but OASIS shows that common consonants can appear twice.
The vowel-heavy structure demonstrates that three-vowel words can still be challenging despite using common vowels. Strategic players should test vowel combinations early, especially when dealing with O and A together.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1736 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's OASIS 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.
