Wordle enthusiasts, it’s time to kick off another day of wordplay! As many prepare for a shortened week ahead, the latest edition of Wordle is sure to offer a fun mental break. For those seeking a little guidance with today’s puzzle (#1,620), we’ve got hints as well as the answer.
What exactly is Wordle? This engaging daily word game, which launched in 2021, challenges players to figure out a single five-letter word through a process of elimination. The twist? Everyone tackles the same word each day.
The game’s popularity surged in late 2021 when creator Josh Wardle introduced the feature allowing players to share their progress through an emoji-based grid, making the experience both competitive and communal. The New York Times acquired Wordle in early 2022 for an undisclosed amount, and by 2024, it reported a staggering 5.3 billion total plays.
Playing Wordle is simple. Start by entering any five-letter word. Each guess will reveal how close you are to discovering the day’s word: correct letters in the right position appear in green, letters in the word but in the wrong position highlight in yellow, and incorrect letters are grayed out. You have six guesses to crack the word, and letters can appear multiple times, adding an extra layer of complexity.
Wordle is free to access on the New York Times website, its apps, and even on Meta Quest devices and Discord, refreshing daily at midnight local time. Subscribing to the NYT grants players access to over 1,600 archived games, perfect for newcomers eager to catch up. Plus, the Wordle Bot tool provides insights into your gameplay performance for those who enjoy a good challenge.
If you missed some of the recent answers, here’s a quick recap: Sunday’s word was BUNNY, while Saturday’s was THICK, and Friday’s answer was VOWEL.
For a clue about today’s word, think about the legal context: it relates to begging for mercy or making a statement in court. You can skip to the end if you want to avoid spoilers, but for those still puzzling it out, there’s one more hint: today’s word begins with the letter ‘P’ and contains no double letters.
Today’s Wordle answer for Tuesday, November 25, is PLEAD. Don’t fret if you didn’t guess it—there’s always tomorrow’s challenge waiting for you. Keep the fun going, and happy word hunting!