Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1715, and this Saturday challenge serves up a mythological beast that could test your classical knowledge. 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 #1715 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: Contains Y which functions as a vowel here
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 mythical beasts and regeneration.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It's a creature from ancient mythology.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with H, ends with A.
Level 4 (The Structure): Contains two vowels - Y and A.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A many-headed serpent from Greek legends.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: H
Last Letter: A
Vowels Present: Y, A
Double Letters: NO
Rhymes With: LYDRA, PYDRA
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 #1715 is: HYDRA
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
HYDRA noun. A mythological many-headed serpent or monster that grows two heads for each one cut off.
Origins: From Greek mythology - Hydra, the Lernaean Hydra slain by Hercules as one of his twelve labors.
Word Family: Hydra-like, hydra-headed, hydrae (plural)
Fun Fact: In biology, hydra refers to a genus of small freshwater animals that can regenerate, named after the mythological creature for its regenerative abilities.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The Y functions as a vowel here, and mythological references are less common in Wordle.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
This puzzle presents moderate difficulty due to the Y functioning as a vowel and the mythological reference. Players who test Y early will have an advantage, but those expecting more common words might struggle. The H start is common, but the overall combination isn't among Wordle's most frequent patterns.
What This Puzzle Teaches
The letter Y can function as both vowel and consonant - test it early when standard vowels don't yield results. This expands your solving options beyond the usual A, E, I, O, U.
Mythological and classical references appear in Wordle less frequently than everyday vocabulary. When common words don't fit, consider expanding your mental dictionary to include historical, mythological, and scientific terms.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1716 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's HYDRA 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.
