Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1669, and this Tuesday challenge serves up a familiar combination that rewards standard openers, though its ending vowel might catch some players off guard. 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 #1669 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 spicy Southern comfort food.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It's a type of hearty dish.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with G, ends with O.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels are in positions 2 and 5.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A thick, flavorful stew from Louisiana often served over rice.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: G
Last Letter: O
Vowels Present: U, O
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: NUMBO, DUMBO, JUMBO
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 #1669 is: GUMBO
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
GUMBO noun. A thick soup or stew of Louisiana origin, typically made with okra, meat or seafood, and vegetables.
Origins: From Louisiana French, derived from a Bantu word (Angolan ngombo meaning "okra").
Word Family: gumbos, gumbolike
Fun Fact: Gumbo is the official state cuisine of Louisiana, and the word appears in only 0.03% of Wordle answers, making it a relatively rare solution.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 2 / 5
Trap Factor: LOW. All letters are common, no double letters, and the vowel-consonant pattern is straightforward.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
This puzzle rates as relatively easy due to its all-common letter composition and familiar structure. The G-start might give some players pause initially, but the U in position 2 and O in position 5 follow typical English patterns. No tricky letter combinations or unusual placements make this an approachable Tuesday challenge.
What This Puzzle Teaches
This word demonstrates the value of testing common vowel positions - U in position 2 and O in position 5 follow typical English patterns that experienced players should recognize quickly.
The G-starting word shows that less common starting letters can still be approachable when combined with familiar vowel-consonant structures, reminding players not to eliminate words based solely on their first letter.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1670 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's GUMBO 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.
