Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1767, and this Tuesday challenge delivers a straightforward five-letter noun with common letters but a less common starting combination that could slow down players who rely on traditional openers. 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 #1767 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 1 vowel
Consonant Count: 4 consonants
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 of things that gather together in nature.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It describes a small, dense group or mass.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with C, ends with P.
Level 4 (The Structure): Contains only one vowel, which is in the middle position.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A small, compact group of similar things growing or collected together.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: C
Last Letter: P
Vowels Present: U
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: BUMP, DUMP, JUMP
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 #1767 is: CLUMP
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
CLUMP noun. A small, compact group or mass of similar things growing or collected together.
Origins: From Middle English "clompe" meaning "lump, mass," possibly from Old English "clump" or related to Dutch "klomp" meaning "lump, block."
Word Family: clumps, clumped, clumping, clumpy
Fun Fact: The word appears in only a small percentage of Wordle answers, making it one of the less common solutions despite using all common letters.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 2 / 5
Trap Factor: LOW. All common letters with no repeats makes this straightforward.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
Today's puzzle presents minimal traps. The "CL" starting combination isn't among the most frequent openers, which might slow players who rely on common starting words like "CRANE" or "STARE." However, with only one vowel and no repeated letters, elimination proceeds quickly once players identify the vowel position.
What This Puzzle Teaches
This puzzle reinforces the value of testing less common consonant combinations early. While "CL" isn't among the top starting pairs, it's a legitimate combination that appears in many English words. Players who diversify their opening strategies will have an advantage here.
The single vowel pattern (CVCVC) is common in English five-letter words. Recognizing this structure early helps narrow possibilities significantly, as players can eliminate words with multiple vowels or vowel-heavy patterns.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1768 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's CLUMP 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.
