Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1691, and this Wednesday challenge delivers a verb that's more common in literature than conversation. 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 #1691 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 parental disapproval or gentle correction.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a verb. It describes a specific type of verbal interaction.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with C, ends with E.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels sit in positions 3 and 5.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): To scold or rebuke someone mildly or gently.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: C
Last Letter: E
Vowels Present: I, E
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: HIDE, SIDE, RIDE
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 #1691 is: CHIDE
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
CHIDE verb. To scold or rebuke someone, typically in a mild or gentle manner.
Origins: Derived from Old English "cīdan" meaning to quarrel, chide, rebuke; related to Old High German "kīdan" to quarrel.
Word Family: chides, chided, chiding, chider
Fun Fact: "Chide" appears in classic literature far more often than modern conversation, making it a word that might feel familiar to readers but less common in daily speech.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The starting C-H combination isn't the most common opener, and the word's literary nature might not be top-of-mind.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
This puzzle sits at medium difficulty because while all letters are common, the specific C-H-I-D-E combination isn't frequently used in Wordle. The word "chide" itself is more literary than conversational, which could slow down players who rely on everyday vocabulary. No double letters or unusual patterns makes it straightforward once you're on the right track.
What This Puzzle Teaches
Today's word reinforces the importance of testing less common starting combinations. Standard openers like "CRANE" or "SLATE" would reveal the C and E early, but the H-I-D middle requires specific testing.
The vowel pattern (I in position 3, E in position 5) is a common Wordle structure. Recognizing this vowel placement early can eliminate many possibilities and focus your remaining guesses effectively.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1692 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's CHIDE 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.
