Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1797, and this Thursday challenge serves up a familiar verb that rewards standard openers with rapid letter reveals. 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 #1797 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 3 vowels (A, E, E)
Consonant Count: 2 consonants (G, R)
Repeated Letters: Yes - the letter E appears twice
Letter Rarity: All common letters, no traps here
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 consensus, harmony, and two people nodding in unison.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a verb. It's what you do when you see eye-to-eye with someone.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with A, ends with E.
Level 4 (The Structure): Three vowels dominate this word, and the second and fourth letters are the same.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): To consent to or share the same opinion as someone else.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: A
Last Letter: E
Vowels Present: A, E
Double Letters: Yes, E appears twice
Rhymes With: TREE, FREE, THREE
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 #1797 is: AGREE
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
AGREE is a verb. To share the same opinion, consent to a proposal, or be in harmony with someone or something.
Origins: Derived from Old French "agréer" (to receive favorably), which traces back to the phrase "à gré" meaning "favorably" or "at pleasure," from Latin "ad" (to) + "gratum" (pleasing).
Word Family: agreement, agreeable, agreed, agreeing, disagree, disagreement
Fun Fact: AGREE is one of the most vowel-heavy Wordle answers in the game's history, with three vowels packed into just five letters. The double-E ending is a classic Wordle pattern that appears in answers like THREE, SLEET, and GREET.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 2 / 5
Trap Factor: LOW. Common letters, a familiar pattern, and a predictable vowel structure make this one of the more forgiving puzzles.
Average Solve: 3.4 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
AGREE is a straightforward solve for anyone who starts with a strong vowel-heavy opener like ADIEU, AUDIO, or CRANE. The double E is a common English pattern that experienced solvers will catch early. The only minor hiccup? The G in position 3 might stall players who burn their guesses on words like ARISE or ALONE. But with common letters across the board, most players should land this comfortably in three to four moves.
What This Puzzle Teaches
Vowel-dominant answers reward openers that prioritize A and E. If your starting word uncovered yellow or green vowels early, AGREE was yours to lose. This puzzle reinforces why ADIEU and AUDIO remain popular starters, they map the vowel landscape fast.
Double letters aren't always traps. AGREE's double E is a clean, predictable repeat that actually narrows possibilities rather than muddying them. Recognizing common double-letter patterns (EE, LL, SS, TT) in English is a skill that pays off across dozens of Wordle answers.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1798 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's AGREE 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.
