There are many word games available online but, the New York Times Wordle remains a go-to for many, including myself. Playing it daily has become a fun habit to keep the mind sharp. Even with the arrival of new word challenges like Connections and Strands, Wordle still serves as a reliable warm-up before diving into those.

Tips for mastering Wordle

Over time i’ve covered everything in worlde from celebrating its 1000th word milestone to curating the best starter words and discussing effective strategies. One of my most favourite techniques is a two-step approach that simplifies your guesses.I’ve also detailed lessons from a year of playing the game, which has certainly helped reshape my strategy.

If you’re confused and don’t know where to start, here’s a pro-tip: Look around you and pick a five-letter object that you see, like “TABLE” or “PLANT.” Personally, I stick to tried and tested words with popular letters, such as “TRAIN.” Interestingly, some of the players prefer niche words like “ROATE,” a finance term, though I go with something a little more familiar.

What’s Wordle All About?

For those who are new to this, Wordle is simple but quite an addictive word game that gives you six chances to guess a five-letter word. With each guess, the game provides feedback on whether the letters are correct and if they are in the right position. In 2022, the New York Times bought Wordle from its creator, Josh Wardle, in a deal which is reported to be worth around seven figures. The Wordle was originally developed for wardle’s partner, who helped reduce the list of over 12,000 five-letter English words down to just 2,500 – it is the same pool we play from today. Fittingly, Wardle’s own name is quite a clever nod to the game’s theme of words.

According to a Times spokesperson, the very first Wordle appeared on June 19, 2021. More recently, the paper celebrated the game’s 1.000th word on March 15, which was “ERUPT” ( as in, “ My dad will erupt if he loses his Wordle streak”)

Today’s Wordle Hints

Before you scroll further for today’s answer, let me offer some clues for those who still want to figure it out on their own.

Hint 1: Repeats
Today’s Wordle answer has no repeating letters.

Hint 2: Vowels
Today’s Wordle answer contains two vowels.

Hint 3: First Letter
Today’s Wordle answer begins with the letter F.

Hint 4: Placement
In today’s Wordle answer both vowels are placed together.

Hint 5: Description
Today’s Wordle answer describes a quality that makes someone or something seem vulnerable.

Today’s Wordle Answer

Today’s Wordle answer is FRAIL.

Yesterday’s Wordle Answer

The Wordle answer for Nov. 17, puzzle No. 1247, was TALLY.

Previous Wordle Answers

Nov. 13, No. 1,243: PRIMP

Nov. 14, No. 1,244: UVULA

Nov. 15, No. 1,245: TACKY

Nov. 16, No. 1,246: VISOR