Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1692, and this Thursday challenge delivers a common starting letter but hides a double vowel that could disrupt pattern recognition. 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 #1692 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 O 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 aerial maneuvers and sudden descents.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a verb. It describes a rapid downward movement, often through the air.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with S, ends with P.
Level 4 (The Structure): Contains a double vowel in positions 3 and 4.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A bird diving to catch its prey does this.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: S
Last Letter: P
Vowels Present: O
Double Letters: YES
Rhymes With: LOOP, TROOP, SNOOP
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 #1692 is: SWOOP
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
SWOOP verb. To move rapidly downward through the air, especially in a sweeping or curving motion.
Origins: From Middle English "swopen," tracing back to Old English "swāpan" meaning to sweep.
Word Family: swoops, swooped, swooping, swooper
Fun Fact: The word appears in only 0.03% of Wordle answers, making it one of the less common solutions despite using all common letters.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The double O in the middle can mask vowel positions, and the W-P combination isn't a common ending pattern.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
This puzzle presents moderate difficulty due to its double vowel placement. While starting with common letter S provides initial confidence, the double O in positions 3-4 can disrupt elimination strategies. Players who test vowels early will have an advantage, but those relying on consonant-heavy openers might struggle.
What This Puzzle Teaches
Double letters in the middle positions can mask vowel elimination, requiring players to test multiple vowel positions even after finding one correct vowel.
Common starting letters like S can create false confidence - always verify vowel patterns thoroughly before committing to consonant-heavy elimination strategies.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1693 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's SWOOP 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.
