Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1740, and this Wednesday challenge brings a comparative adjective that rewards pattern recognition and common letter combinations. 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 #1740 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 2 vowel(s)
Consonant Count: 3 consonant(s)
Repeated Letters: No
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 about learning from experience.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is an adjective. It describes someone who has gained knowledge over time.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with W, ends with R.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels sit in positions 2 and 4.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): More knowledgeable or having better judgment than before.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: W
Last Letter: R
Vowels Present: I, E
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: MISER, RISER, VISOR
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 #1740 is: WISER
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
WISER adjective. Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the comparative form of "wise."
Origins: Derived from Old English "wīs" (wise) + comparative suffix "-er," tracing back to Proto-Germanic roots meaning "to know" or "to see."
Word Family: wise, wisely, wisdom, wisest
Fun Fact: "Wiser" is one of the few comparative adjectives used as a Wordle answer, making it a grammatical rarity in the puzzle's solution set.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 2 / 5
Trap Factor: LOW. Straightforward letter combination with no repeated letters or uncommon characters.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
Today's puzzle presents minimal challenges. All letters are common, the vowel-consonant pattern is standard, and the starting W, while less frequent than S, T, or R, isn't particularly tricky. The comparative adjective form might catch some players off guard, but the word itself is familiar and follows predictable English patterns.
What This Puzzle Teaches
Comparative adjectives are valid Wordle answers. When you see a pattern that looks like it could be "-er" at the end, consider whether it might be a comparative form of a common adjective.
The W-I vowel combination is less common than other openings, but when you see a W at the start, think about words where W functions as a consonant rather than part of a digraph (like "WH" in "WHALE").
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1741 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's WISER 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.
