Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1709, and this Sunday challenge serves up a tropical fruit with an uncommon V that could trip up players relying 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 #1709 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 3 vowel(s)
Consonant Count: 2 consonant(s)
Repeated Letters: Yes - the letter A appears twice
Letter Rarity: Contains uncommon letter V
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 tropical sweetness and vibrant colors.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It's something you might find in a fruit bowl or tropical market.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with G, ends with A.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels sit in positions 2, 4, and 5. There's a repeated vowel.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A sweet, aromatic tropical fruit with green skin and pink or white flesh.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: G
Last Letter: A
Vowels Present: U, A
Double Letters: YES
Rhymes With: LAVA, JAVA, PAVA
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 #1709 is: GUAVA
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
GUAVA noun. A tropical fruit with green skin and pink or white flesh, known for its sweet, aromatic flavor.
Origins: Derived from Spanish "guayaba," which came from the Arawakan language of the Caribbean.
Word Family: guavas, guava-like, guava-flavored
Fun Fact: The word contains two A's but they're not consecutive, which is a rare pattern in Wordle answers.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The uncommon V combined with double A (non-consecutive) creates a deceptive pattern.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
GUAVA presents a moderate challenge with its uncommon V and vowel-heavy structure. Players who test consonants like V early will have an advantage, while those stuck in vowel-first patterns may struggle. The double A isn't adjacent, which adds another layer of complexity.
What This Puzzle Teaches
This puzzle reinforces the value of testing uncommon consonants like V early, especially when vowels are well-represented in your opening guesses.
The double A pattern (non-consecutive) teaches players to consider vowel repetition even when letters aren't adjacent, a subtle pattern recognition skill that separates average solvers from experts.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1710 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's GUAVA 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.
