Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1671, and this Thursday challenge delivers a geological term with an uncommon starting letter that could challenge players relying on standard openers. 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 #1671 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, though C as starting letter is less frequent
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 geological formations and deep divides.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It describes a physical feature or metaphorical separation.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with C, ends with M.
Level 4 (The Structure): Contains only one vowel, which is in position 3.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A deep, steep-sided rift in the earth's surface.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: C
Last Letter: M
Vowels Present: A
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: SPASM, PLASM, ORGASM
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 #1671 is: CHASM
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
CHASM noun. A deep fissure or gorge in the earth's surface; also used metaphorically for profound differences between people or viewpoints.
Origins: From Latin "chasma" meaning "gulf, abyss," which came from Greek "khasma" meaning "yawning hollow, gulf."
Word Family: chasmic, chasmal, chasmally
Fun Fact: The word appears in both geological contexts and metaphorical usage about divisions between people or ideas, making it versatile in English vocabulary.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. C as starting letter is less common than typical openers, but all letters are familiar.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
This puzzle presents moderate difficulty due to the less common starting letter C, which appears in only about 4% of Wordle answers. However, the single vowel pattern (A in position 3) and familiar consonant combination make it solvable with strategic elimination. Players who test C early will have an advantage.
What This Puzzle Teaches
This puzzle reinforces the value of testing less common starting letters like C, which appears in only about 4% of Wordle answers but can quickly narrow possibilities when found.
The single vowel pattern (A in position 3) demonstrates how vowel-heavy openers can quickly eliminate possibilities when you find only one vowel, allowing players to focus on consonant combinations.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1672 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's CHASM 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.
