Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1752, and this Monday challenge delivers a common verb form that could trip up players expecting a noun. 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 #1752 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 1 vowel(s)
Consonant Count: 4 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 solemn commitments and legal proceedings.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is an adjective. It describes someone who has made a formal promise.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with S, ends with N.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowel sits in position 3.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A person who has taken an oath or made a formal declaration.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: S
Last Letter: N
Vowels Present: O
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: BORN, TORN, WORN
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 #1752 is: SWORN
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
SWORN adjective. Having made a solemn declaration or promise; bound by an oath.
Origins: From Old English "swerian" (to swear), tracing back to Proto-Germanic "*swarjaną" meaning to speak or declare solemnly.
Word Family: swear, swears, swearing, swore, sworn
Fun Fact: The word appears frequently in legal contexts, sworn statements, sworn testimony, and sworn affidavits all carry the weight of legal obligation.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. Common letters but specific verb form
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
SWORN presents moderate difficulty due to its common letters but specific grammatical form. The S-W consonant cluster at the start is relatively uncommon in Wordle answers, which could slow down players. Those expecting a noun might waste guesses on similar-sounding words like SWORD or SWORN (as a noun). The single vowel O in the middle position is straightforward, but the past participle form adds a layer of complexity.
What This Puzzle Teaches
This puzzle reinforces the importance of considering verb forms, past participles like SWORN are valid Wordle answers, not just base words. Players who limit their thinking to nouns and present-tense verbs will struggle.
The S-W consonant combination is a pattern worth recognizing. While not extremely rare, it appears in less than 2% of Wordle answers, making it a useful elimination clue when it appears in your guesses.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1753 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's SWORN 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.
