Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1690, and this Tuesday challenge brings a less common starting letter that could trip up players who rely on standard vowel-heavy 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 #1690 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: Contains less common starting letter W
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 about measurement and balance.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a verb. It's something you do with scales.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with W, ends with H.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels sit in positions 2 and 3.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): To determine the mass or heaviness of something.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: W
Last Letter: H
Vowels Present: E, I
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: SIGH, HIGH, THIGH
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 #1690 is: WEIGH
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
WEIGH verb. To determine the weight or mass of something using scales or other measuring devices.
Origins: Derived from Old English "wegan" meaning "to carry, bear, move," which evolved through Middle English to its current form.
Word Family: weight, weighs, weighing, weighed, weighty, weightless
Fun Fact: The word appears in the nautical phrase "weigh anchor" and is used metaphorically in expressions like "weigh one's options" or "weigh the evidence."
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The W starting letter is less common than typical openers, and the vowel pattern (E, I) is straightforward but might mislead players into thinking it's an easier word.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
WEIGH presents a moderate challenge primarily due to its starting letter. W appears in only about 2% of Wordle answers as the first letter, making it less predictable than common starters like S, C, or T. The vowel combination (E, I) is common, but players who use vowel-heavy openers like "ADIEU" or "AUDIO" will get the vowels quickly but miss the W. The absence of double letters and common consonant pattern (G, H) makes it solvable once the W is identified.
What This Puzzle Teaches
This word demonstrates the importance of including less common consonants like W, X, Y, and Z in your strategic repertoire. While vowel-heavy openers are popular, they can leave you blind to words starting with less frequent consonants.
The WEIGH puzzle also shows that common vowel patterns (like E-I) can appear with unexpected starting letters. Once you identify the vowels, focus on testing consonant combinations that include less common letters rather than assuming the word starts with a more frequent consonant.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1691 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's WEIGH 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.
