Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1668, and this Monday challenge delivers a deceptively straightforward word 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 #1668 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 2 vowel(s)
Consonant Count: 3 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 legal proceedings and scientific testing.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It's something you might encounter in court or during product development.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with T, ends with L.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels sit in positions 3 and 4.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A formal examination of evidence before a judge.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: T
Last Letter: L
Vowels Present: I, A
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: DIAL, VIAL, RIAL
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 #1668 is: TRIAL
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
TRIAL noun. A formal examination of evidence by a judge or jury to determine guilt or innocence, or a test of performance, qualities, or suitability.
Origins: Derived from Anglo-French "trial", from Old French "trier" meaning "to try, to pick out, to sift".
Word Family: try, tried, trying, trialist, triable, retrial
Fun Fact: The word "trial" appears in both legal and scientific contexts, bridging courtroom proceedings with experimental methodology - a testament to its versatile application across disciplines.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 2 / 5
Trap Factor: LOW. Common letters and straightforward pattern make this accessible.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
TRIAL presents minimal challenge for experienced players. All five letters rank among the most common in English, with no tricky combinations or unusual patterns. The T-start is familiar territory, and the vowel placement follows standard English word structure. The main challenge might be the abundance of possible T-L ending words, but methodical elimination should resolve this quickly.
What This Puzzle Teaches
TRIAL reinforces the power of vowel positioning strategy. With vowels in positions 3 and 4, players who track vowel placement can eliminate many possibilities early. The I-A vowel combination is common but not overwhelming, making it a good test of vowel pattern recognition.
This word demonstrates the value of consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel-consonant patterns in English. Words following this structure (CVCVC) are statistically more common than irregular patterns, giving players who recognize this structure a strategic advantage in narrowing possibilities.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1669 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's TRIAL 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.
