Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1723, and this Sunday challenge serves up a double-letter challenge that could trip up players who don't account for repeated consonants. 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 #1723 awaits.
The Letter Rundown
Today's puzzle breaks down like this:
Vowel Count: 2 vowel(s)
Consonant Count: 3 consonant(s)
Repeated Letters: Yes - the letter B appears twice
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 political influence and architectural spaces.
Level 2 (The Category): This word is a noun. It's a space where people gather or an activity of persuasion.
Level 3 (The Boundaries): Starts with L, ends with Y.
Level 4 (The Structure): Contains a double consonant in the middle.
Level 5 (The Giveaway): A room providing access or the act of trying to influence decision-makers.
Quick-Reference Clues
First Letter: L
Last Letter: Y
Vowels Present: O, Y
Double Letters: YES
Rhymes With: MOBBY, HOBBY, BOBBY
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 #1723 is: LOBBY
Word DNA: Breaking Down Today's Answer
LOBBY noun (also verb). A room or corridor providing access to other rooms, or the act of trying to influence legislators or decision-makers.
Origins: From Middle English "lobby" meaning "monastic cloister, covered walk," from Medieval Latin "lobia" meaning "gallery, portico."
Word Family: lobbyist, lobbying, lobbied
Fun Fact: The word "lobby" as a verb entered political vocabulary in the 19th century when people would wait in the lobbies of legislative buildings to speak with politicians.
The Streak Saver Rating
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Trap Factor: MEDIUM. The double B could catch players off guard if they don't test repeated letters.
Average Solve: 3.8 guesses (estimate based on difficulty)
LOBBY presents a moderate challenge with its double consonant. While all letters are common, the repeated B requires strategic elimination. Players who test for double letters early will have an advantage, while those who don't might waste guesses on single-B variations.
What This Puzzle Teaches
Double letters require careful elimination - if you get a yellow B, try it in multiple positions including adjacent spots. Wordle's algorithm includes plenty of double-letter words, so always consider repetition when you have a yellow letter.
Common letter patterns like L-O and B-Y combinations should be tested early. The L-O-B opening is statistically strong, and Y endings are common in Wordle solutions, making this a good pattern to recognize for future puzzles.
Tomorrow's Reset
Puzzle #1724 drops at midnight in your timezone. Did today's LOBBY 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.
