Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1766, and this Monday challenge brings an uncommon starting letter that could trip up even seasoned players. 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 #1766 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 E appears twice
Letter Rarity: Contains uncommon letter V
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 intricate patterns and careful craftsmanship.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a verb. It describes a textile-making process.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with W, ends with E.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels are in positions 2 and 5, with a consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): To interlace threads or strands to create fabric.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: W
Last Letter: E
Vowels Present: E, A
Double Letters: YES
Rhymes With: LEAVE, HEAVE, CLEAVE
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 #1766 is: WEAVE
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
WEAVE verb. To form fabric by interlacing threads or yarns in a specific pattern.
Origins: Derived from Old English "wefan" meaning "to weave," from Proto-Germanic *webaną, related to Old Norse "vefa" and Old High German "weban."
Word Family: weaver, weaving, woven, weft, web
Fun Fact: The word "weave" appears in only about 0.1% of Wordle answers, making it relatively uncommon compared to more frequent solutions.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. Uncommon starting W, less common V, but common vowel pattern
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
This puzzle presents a moderate challenge with two less common consonants (W and V) that don't appear in most standard opening words. The double-E pattern is a classic Wordle trap - players often eliminate E after finding one, but it can appear twice. The W-start is particularly tricky, as only about 2% of Wordle answers begin with this letter.
What This Puzzle Teaches
This puzzle reinforces the value of testing uncommon consonants early - V and W are both less common but appear together here. Standard openers like "CRANE" or "SLATE" would miss both these letters, highlighting the importance of strategic second guesses that cover less frequent consonants.
The double-E pattern is a critical lesson in Wordle strategy. Never assume a letter appears only once - common vowels like E, A, and O frequently repeat. If you get a yellow E, consider positions where it might appear twice before eliminating it entirely.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1767 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's WEAVE 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.
