Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1714, and this Friday challenge delivers a rare double-Z combination that could scramble even veteran solvers' 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 #1714 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 1 vowel(s)
Consonant Count: 4 consonant(s)
Repeated Letters: Yes - the letter Z appears twice
Letter Rarity: Contains uncommon letter Z (double Z is rare)
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 of that spinning sensation after too many turns.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is an adjective. It describes a physical sensation of imbalance.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with D, ends with Y.
Level 4 (The Structure): Contains a double consonant in positions 3 and 4.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A feeling of lightheadedness or disorientation, often from spinning.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: D
Last Letter: Y
Vowels Present: I
Double Letters: YES
Rhymes With: BUSY, FIZZY, TIZZY
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 #1714 is: DIZZY
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
DIZZY adjective. Feeling unsteady, lightheaded, or disoriented; causing or experiencing a sensation of spinning or whirling.
Origins: From Middle English "dysy" or "dusy," from Old English "dysig" meaning foolish, stupid.
Word Family: dizziness, dizzily, dizzier, dizziest
Fun Fact: The double Z combination appears in only about 0.5% of Wordle answers, making this a rare pattern that could disrupt standard solving strategies.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 4 / 5
Trap Factor: HIGH. Double Z is unexpected, and Z appears in only 2% of Wordle answers
Average Solve: 4.2 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
This puzzle earns its high difficulty rating from the rare double-Z combination. The letter Z appears in only about 2% of Wordle answers, and seeing it doubled in positions 3-4 breaks typical pattern recognition. Players who eliminate Z early will struggle, while those who test uncommon letters will have an advantage. The single vowel (I) adds another layer of challenge.
What This Puzzle Teaches
Double letters in uncommon positions (Z in positions 3-4) break typical pattern recognition and force solvers to consider rare letter combinations they might normally dismiss.
The letter Z appears in only about 2% of Wordle answers, making it a high-value elimination letter. Testing Z early can either eliminate a large swath of possibilities or reveal a rare pattern like today's double-Z.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1715 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's DIZZY 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.
