The latest New York Times Wordle puzzle (#1643) has been solved. For players seeking assistance, here’s a breakdown of hints and the final answer. This particular Wordle posed a slight challenge, as the solution refers to a sport more popular outside the United States.
Today’s Hints
Before revealing the answer, here are progressive hints to help narrow it down:
- No Repeated Letters: The solution does not contain any duplicate letters.
- Vowel Count: The word features only one standard vowel, and one letter that sometimes acts as a vowel.
- Starting Letter: The word begins with the letter ‘R’.
- Ending Letter: The word concludes with the letter ‘Y’.
- Definition: The answer describes a team sport involving an oval ball—a game played by passing and kicking.
The Answer
Today’s Wordle answer is RUGBY.
Previous Solutions
For reference, here are the solutions from recent days:
- December 17 (#1642): GRASS
- December 13 (#1638): MISER
- December 14 (#1639): SWING
- December 15 (#1640): DODGY
- December 16 (#1641): SEGUE
Optimal Starting Words
Players looking to improve their initial guesses should prioritize words with high-frequency letters. Top options include ADIEU, TRAIN, CLOSE, STARE, and NOISE. These words maximize the chance of revealing common letters early in the game.
Wordle remains a daily test of vocabulary and deduction, but effective strategies can improve success rates.
