Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1705, and this Wednesday challenge serves up a familiar combination that rewards standard 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 #1705 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 power, influence, and winter sports terrain.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It describes someone with significant power or a feature on a ski slope.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with M, ends with L.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels sit in positions 2 and 4.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A powerful business leader or a bump on a ski run.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: M
Last Letter: L
Vowels Present: O, U
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: BUGLE, FUGAL
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 #1705 is: MOGUL
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
MOGUL noun. A powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry; also refers to a bump or mound on a ski slope.
Origins: Derived from Persian "mughul" meaning "Mongol," referring to the Mongol Empire rulers who established the Mughal dynasty in India.
Word Family: moguls, moguldom, mogulish
Fun Fact: The word entered English in the 17th century to refer to the Mughal emperors of India, evolving to describe any powerful business figure by the 20th century.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The vowel placement in positions 2 and 4 creates an unusual pattern that can throw off players expecting more common vowel positions.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
Today's MOGUL presents a moderate challenge with all common letters but an atypical vowel structure. The M-G-L consonant cluster is familiar, but the O-U vowel combination in the 2nd and 4th positions disrupts standard solving patterns. Players who start with vowel-heavy words like ADIEU or AUDIO will gain early advantage, while those relying on consonant-heavy openers may need extra guesses to pinpoint the vowel positions.
What This Puzzle Teaches
This puzzle reinforces the value of vowel-heavy starting words to quickly identify unusual vowel placements like the O-U combination in positions 2 and 4.
The M-G-L consonant cluster demonstrates how recognizing common consonant patterns can accelerate solving even when vowel placement is unconventional.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1706 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's MOGUL 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.
