Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1662, and this Tuesday challenge delivers a punchy five-letter word with double vowels that could either energize your solve or drain your attempts. 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 #1662 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 2 vowel(s)
Consonant Count: 3 consonant(s)
Repeated Letters: Yes - the letter O appears twice
Letter Rarity: Contains uncommon letter pattern with double O
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 energy, impact, or that extra something that makes things exciting.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It describes a quality of vigor or enthusiastic impact.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with O, ends with H.
Level 4 (The Structure): The word begins with a double vowel, both the same letter.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): What a boxer might have in their punch or a performer might bring to the stage.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: O
Last Letter: H
Vowels Present: O
Double Letters: YES
Rhymes With: LOOM, BLOOM, GLOOM
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 #1662 is: OOMPH
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
OOMPH is a noun meaning energy, vigor, enthusiasm, or impact. It describes that extra something that makes things exciting or effective.
Origins: Likely imitative in origin, possibly from the sound of impact or exertion. The word emerged in the early 20th century as slang for energy or vigor.
Word Family: Oomphy (adjective meaning full of energy), oomphless (adjective meaning lacking energy)
Fun Fact: "Oomph" is considered an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of impact or exertion. It's a relatively rare Wordle answer with its double vowel opening.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The double O opening is uncommon and could throw off players expecting more typical starting patterns.
Average Solve: 4.2 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
Today's puzzle presents a moderate challenge. The double O start is the main obstacle - most players don't open with vowel-heavy guesses, and seeing two O's in the first two positions could confuse elimination strategies. However, once you identify the double vowel pattern, the remaining consonants (M, P, H) are common enough to narrow down quickly. The trap lies in wasting early guesses on words with single O's or different vowel placements.
What This Puzzle Teaches
Double letters can appear anywhere, including the opening positions. Today's OOMPH reminds us that Wordle doesn't follow conventional spelling rules - uncommon patterns like double vowels at the start are fair game. When you see a yellow O but can't place it, consider it might appear twice.
Vowel-heavy words require different elimination strategies. Standard openers like "CRANE" or "SLATE" might not reveal much about today's structure. When you suspect multiple vowels, consider testing less common vowel combinations to map the word's skeleton before chasing consonants.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1663 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's OOMPH 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.
