Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1803, and this Wednesday challenge serves up a common word with a double-letter twist that rewards methodical elimination. 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 #1803 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 1 vowel
Consonant Count: 4 consonants
Repeated Letters: Yes - the letter F appears twice
Letter Rarity: All common letters, but the double F is the key pattern to catch
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 a packed closet or a crowded drawer.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun or a verb. As a noun, it refers to a collection of things or material. As a verb, it means to fill something tightly.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with S, ends with F.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowel sits in position 3. There's a double consonant at the end.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A general term for a collection of items, belongings, or material, or the act of packing them in.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: S
Last Letter: F
Vowels Present: U
Double Letters: Yes - FF
Rhymes With: PUFF, MUFF, BLUFF
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 #1803 is: STUFF
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
STUFF is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it means a collection of things, matter, or material, anything from personal belongings to raw substance. As a verb, it means to fill or pack something tightly.
Origins: Derived from Old French "estoffe" meaning material or provisions, which traces back to Latin "stuppa", the coarse flax fiber used for packing. The word has been part of English vocabulary since the 14th century.
Word Family: stuffed, stuffing, stuffy, unstuff, restuff
Fun Fact: "STUFF" is one of only 30-odd Wordle answers that end in a double consonant pattern (FF), making it a useful pattern to recognize for future puzzles.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 2 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The double F construction can waste a guess if you land on F in the wrong position early and assume it only appears once.
Average Solve: 3.5 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
This is a friendlier Wednesday puzzle thanks to all-common letters and a familiar word. The trap is modest: players who catch the F early might try words like "SOFTS" or "FLUFF" before landing on the correct arrangement. Standard openers like STARE, SLATE, or CRANE will hit the S and T quickly, narrowing the field fast.
What This Puzzle Teaches
Double letters demand patience. When you see a yellow or green F, don't assume it's a solo act, test for a second F before burning guesses on exotic letters. Words ending in FF, LL, SS, and TT form a recurring pattern in Wordle's answer pool.
A single-vowel word is a gift if you find it early. With only U to pin down, you can focus your remaining guesses on consonant placement. That's the fastest path to a three-guess solve.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1804 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's STUFF 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.
