Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1680, and this Saturday challenge serves up a deceptive five-letter noun with a double consonant that could trap unwary solvers. 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 #1680 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 1 vowel(s)
Consonant Count: 4 consonant(s)
Repeated Letters: Yes - the letter F appears twice
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 dramatic landscapes and vertical drops.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It's a geological feature found in nature.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with C, ends with F.
Level 4 (The Structure): Contains a double consonant at the end.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A steep rock face, often found near the ocean or mountains.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: C
Last Letter: F
Vowels Present: I
Double Letters: YES
Rhymes With: STIFF, TIFF, SNIFF
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 #1680 is: CLIFF
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
CLIFF noun. A steep, high rock face, typically formed by erosion or faulting.
Origins: Derived from Old English "clif" meaning rock face or steep slope, related to Old Norse "klif" and Dutch "klif."
Word Family: cliffy, cliffside, cliffhanger, cliff-edge, cliff-top
Fun Fact: The word "cliff" appears in only 0.03% of Wordle answers, making it one of the less common solutions despite its simple letter composition.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The double F ending is an unusual pattern that many solvers overlook.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
CLIFF presents a deceptive challenge. While all letters are common, the double-F ending breaks typical word-ending patterns. Many players test words ending in single consonants, making this a potential streak-breaker. The C-start helps narrow possibilities, but the uncommon double-consonant finish requires strategic thinking.
What This Puzzle Teaches
This puzzle reinforces the importance of testing for double letters - many players forget to consider repeated consonants, especially at word endings. When you have green letters but can't find the solution, try adding a duplicate of an existing consonant.
The C-starting word reminds us that while C is a common starting letter, it often pairs with L or R in English five-letter words. If you see C-L or C-R patterns early, explore those combinations thoroughly.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1681 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's CLIFF 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.
