Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1667, and this Wednesday challenge serves up a mathematical term with a symmetrical letter pattern that rewards pattern recognition. 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 #1667 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 C appears twice
Letter Rarity: Contains less common letter B, but otherwise standard 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 mathematical precision and three-dimensional space.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is an adjective. It describes a specific geometric property.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with C, ends with C.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels are in positions 2 and 4. There's a repeated consonant at the beginning and end.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): Describing something with equal sides in three dimensions.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: C
Last Letter: C
Vowels Present: U, I
Double Letters: YES
Rhymes With: PUBIC, RUBIC, TUBIC
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 #1667 is: CUBIC
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
CUBIC adjective. Relating to or having the form of a cube; three-dimensional with equal sides.
Origins: From Latin "cubicus" meaning "cubic," from Greek "kubikos" meaning "cubic," from "kubos" meaning "cube."
Word Family: cube, cubed, cubical, cuboid, cubism
Fun Fact: In mathematics, cubic equations are polynomial equations of degree three, and cubic measurements refer to volume (length × width × height).
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The repeated C at both ends creates symmetrical confusion, but common letters keep it accessible.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
CUBIC presents moderate difficulty with its mathematical context and symmetrical C-C pattern. The repeated C at positions 1 and 5 can mislead players who assume letters don't repeat, while the B adds slight complexity. However, the vowel pattern (U, I) is straightforward, and the word follows common English letter combinations.
What This Puzzle Teaches
This puzzle reinforces the value of tracking letter positions when you have repeated letters - the same letter can appear in multiple spots, and symmetrical patterns (like C-C bookends) are worth testing.
The symmetrical C-C pattern demonstrates how Wordle sometimes uses balanced letter arrangements that can be deduced through elimination. When you get a C in position 1, consider testing it in position 5 if other letters aren't fitting.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1668 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's CUBIC 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.
