Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1768, and this Wednesday challenge delivers a common verb with straightforward letter patterns that should reward strategic 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 #1768 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 of nighttime sounds and peaceful sleep.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a verb. It's something people do while sleeping.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with S, ends with E.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels are in positions 3 and 5.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): An involuntary sound made during sleep when breathing causes throat tissues to vibrate.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: S
Last Letter: E
Vowels Present: O, E
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: MORE, STORE, SCORE
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 #1768 is: SNORE
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
SNORE verb (also noun). To breathe noisily during sleep, typically caused by vibration of the soft palate.
Origins: Derived from Middle English "snoren," which came from Old English "snora" meaning "snore, snorting." Related to Dutch "snorken" and German "schnarchen."
Word Family: snorer, snoring, snored, snorers
Fun Fact: The letter S is the 7th most common starting letter in Wordle answers, appearing in about 5.6% of all puzzles, making this a statistically favorable opening.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 2 / 5
Trap Factor: LOW. All common letters, no repeated letters, and a familiar word pattern.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
This puzzle rates as straightforward due to its common letters and familiar word structure. The S-N consonant cluster at the beginning is a frequent pattern in English, and the O-E vowel combination is easily recognizable. No tricky letter combinations or uncommon placements make this an accessible Wednesday challenge.
What This Puzzle Teaches
Today's word reinforces the value of starting with words containing common consonants like S, N, and R. These letters appear in over 60% of Wordle answers, making them high-probability targets for elimination or confirmation.
The vowel placement pattern (consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel-consonant) is one of the most common structures in five-letter English words. Recognizing this CVCVC pattern early can dramatically narrow your search space.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1769 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's SNORE 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.
