Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1687, and this Tuesday challenge serves up a common theatrical term with a double vowel that could trap players who overlook repeated letters. 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 #1687 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 E 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 theatrical performances or dramatic moments.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It's something you might find in a play or movie.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with S, ends with E.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels are both E, in positions 3 and 5.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A part of a play, movie, or story where action occurs in one location.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: S
Last Letter: E
Vowels Present: E, E
Double Letters: YES
Rhymes With: BEAN, CLEAN, MEAN
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 #1687 is: SCENE
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
SCENE noun. A sequence of continuous action in a play, movie, opera, or book; a place where an incident occurs.
Origins: Derived from Old French "scene", from Latin "scaena", from Greek "σκηνή" (skēnē) meaning "tent, stage".
Word Family: scenic, scenery, scenario, scenography
Fun Fact: "Scene" is one of the most common 5-letter words in English, ranking in the top 2,000 most frequently used words.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 2 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The double E could confuse players who don't consider repeated letters.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
This puzzle sits at the easier end of the spectrum with all common letters and a familiar starting S. The main challenge comes from the double E - players who get a yellow E might not consider it could appear twice. The word's commonality in English gives it away for experienced solvers, but the repeated vowel complicates.
What This Puzzle Teaches
Double letters remain one of Wordle's most effective traps. When you see a yellow tile, always consider whether that letter might appear multiple times in the answer.
Common starting letters like S often lead to common words. If your opening guess yields S in green, prioritize frequently used English words over obscure vocabulary.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1688 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's SCENE 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.
