Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1664, and this Thursday challenge brings a common starting letter but packs a double-meaning punch that could trip up players expecting a simpler solution. 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 #1664 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 1 vowel(s)
Consonant Count: 4 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 explosive energy or a really good time.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is both a noun and a verb. It can describe destruction or enjoyment.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with B, ends with T.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowel sits in position 3.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A sudden strong gust of wind or an explosive release of energy.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: B
Last Letter: T
Vowels Present: A
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: CAST, FAST, PAST
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 #1664 is: BLAST
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
BLAST functions as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a strong gust of wind or an explosion. As a verb, it means to blow something up or criticize severely.
Origins: Derived from Old English "blǣst" meaning "blowing, blast, breath," with roots in Proto-Germanic language.
Word Family: blaster, blasted, blasting, blastoff, blast furnace
Fun Fact: The word appears in approximately 0.1% of Wordle answers, making it moderately common but with a tricky double-meaning that can confuse players.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The common letters mask multiple meanings that can derail logical progression.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
Today's puzzle sits at moderate difficulty. While all letters are common English letters, the word's dual nature as both a destructive force and a description of enjoyment creates cognitive friction. Players might lock onto one meaning and miss the other, leading to wasted guesses. The consonant-heavy structure (C-C-V-C-C) is familiar to experienced solvers but can trap newcomers.
What This Puzzle Teaches
BLAST demonstrates the importance of semantic flexibility in Wordle. When common letters yield no obvious solution, consider words with multiple meanings or unexpected definitions. The most straightforward interpretation isn't always correct.
This word also reinforces the value of vowel elimination. With only one vowel (A), players who test multiple vowels early will quickly narrow the field. Standard openers like "ADIEU" or "AUDIO" would reveal the A immediately, while "CRANE" or "SLATE" would provide excellent consonant coverage.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1665 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's BLAST 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.
