Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1711, and this Tuesday challenge delivers a straightforward commerce term with common letters that should reward standard opening strategies. 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 #1711 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 marketplace transactions.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It's someone who acquires goods or services.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with B, ends with R.
Level 4 (The Structure): The vowels sit in positions 2 and 4.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): Someone who purchases something in exchange for money.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: B
Last Letter: R
Vowels Present: U, E
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: LIAR, FRIAR, PLIER
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 #1711 is: BUYER
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
BUYER noun. A person who purchases goods or services in exchange for money.
Origins: From Middle English "buyen" (to buy) + "-er" (agent suffix), tracing back to Old English "bycgan" meaning to buy or purchase.
Word Family: buy, buying, buys, bought, buyer's, buyers
Fun Fact: The word "buyer" appears in commerce and everyday language, making it a relatively common Wordle answer that most players will recognize quickly.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 2 / 5
Trap Factor: LOW. Common letters with no tricky patterns or double letters.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
BUYER uses only common letters with no double letters or unusual patterns. The B-start is common, and the Y in position 3 might be slightly less common but still familiar. Most players will recognize this commerce term quickly, especially with standard opening words that include common vowels and consonants.
What This Puzzle Teaches
This puzzle reinforces the value of starting words that include common vowels and consonants - words like "CRANE" or "SLATE" would reveal key letters early against BUYER.
The Y in position 3 demonstrates that while Y is sometimes a vowel, in this position it functions as a consonant, reminding players to consider Y's dual role in Wordle strategy.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1712 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's BUYER 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.
