Wordle players faced a moderate difficulty challenge on Tuesday because puzzle #1690 used an uncommon initial letter which would confuse players who typically use vowel-centered opening words. The Wordle solution for today demanded players to use their strategic skills whether they solved the puzzle quickly to safeguard their current winning streak or at their own natural speed.

What is Wordle?

Wordle is a daily word puzzle game where new players must guess a five-letter word within six attempts. After each guess, tiles change colour:

The correct letter in the correct position receives a green colour

The yellow colour indicates that the letter exists in the word but is located at the wrong position

Grey shows the letter is not in the word

Josh Wardle created Wordle in 2021 but The New York Times acquired it later to transform it into a worldwide daily game for players.

Today’s Wordle at a glance

Puzzle number: 1690

Vowels: 2

Consonants: 3

Repeated letters: None

The word starts with W which represents an uncommon initial letter.

Progressive hints for Wordle #1690

The hints which show puzzle progress begin with basic information and move toward more specific details:

Hint 1: The word relates to balance or measurement

Hint 2: It is a verb often associated with scales

Hint 3: The word begins with W and ends with H

Hint 4: The vowels appear in the second and third positions

Final Hint: It means determining how heavy something is

Quick clues

First letter: W

Last letter: H

Vowels used: E, I

Rhymes with: high, sigh, thigh

Today’s Wordle answer

The answer to Wordle #1690 is: WEIGH

Meaning and word insights

Weigh (verb): To measure the weight or mass of an object, typically using scales.

The word originates from the Old English term “wegan” which means “to carry or bear.” Beyond its literal use, it also appears in phrases such as “weigh your options” or “weigh the evidence.”

Difficulty level

Overall difficulty: Moderate (3/5)

Trap factor: Medium

The unusual starting letter W added to the challenge because it appears in Wordle answers but not in their initial positions. The word became difficult for players to identify because players started with consonants which they thought would be common.

Takeaway for Wordle players

Players should learn from today’s puzzle that testing less common letters such as W, Y, X, and Z holds equal value to their vowel tests. The guessing method which maintains a balance between different approaches usually brings successful results.

A new Wordle puzzle becomes available at midnight local time. You should celebrate your present victory or prepare yourself for the upcoming battle until that moment arrives.