Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1743, and this Saturday challenge brings a deceptively simple pattern that could trap players expecting more common word structures. 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 #1743 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 O 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 movement and progress, not necessarily physical walking.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is an adjective or adverb. It describes something that's happening or in motion.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with A, ends with T.
Level 4 (The Structure): Contains a double vowel in positions 3 and 4.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): Something that's underway or in the process of happening.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: A
Last Letter: T
Vowels Present: A, O
Double Letters: YES
Rhymes With: BOOT, ROOT, SOOT
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 #1743 is: AFOOT
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
AFOOT adjective or adverb. Describes something that is in progress, happening, or underway.
Origins: From Middle English "afot," derived from Old English "on fōt" meaning "on foot," reflecting the idea of movement and progress.
Word Family: foot, footing, afoot
Fun Fact: "Afoot" is one of the few words in English that starts with "A" and ends with "T," making it a distinctive pattern for Wordle players to recognize.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The double vowel pattern and less common "A" start with "T" end combination could trip up players.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
This puzzle presents moderate difficulty due to its unusual vowel structure. While all letters are common, the double "O" in positions 3 and 4 breaks from typical Wordle patterns. Players who test vowel combinations early will have an advantage, while those stuck on more common structures might burn guesses.
What This Puzzle Teaches
This word reinforces the importance of testing vowel combinations early in your solving process. Double vowels occur less frequently than double consonants in Wordle answers, making them a valuable pattern to recognize.
The "A" start with "T" end combination is relatively rare in Wordle answers, teaching players to explore less common letter pairings rather than sticking to predictable patterns.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1744 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's AFOOT 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.
