July 2. The game gives us a tricky one. Again.
Looking for today’s NYT Wordle hint? You are in the right place. This daily guide also covers the Mini Crossword, Connections (both the main set and Sports Edition), and Strands. But let’s stick to the 5-letter puzzle for a second. It has a rare letter smack in the center. That is the trick. If you are stuck on your starter word, remember that not all letters are created equal. E, A, R. Those are the ones that show up most in English. Avoid Z, J, and Q if you want a clean start.
But for today? Just read on.
A rare letter sits in the middle. Find it.
Зміст
The Clues
Don’t want the spoiler yet? Stop reading. Go play. Or look away. Here is the setup before we drop the answer.
- Repeats? No. The word has zero repeated letters.
- Vowels? Exactly two. Count them carefully.
- Start? It begins with an M.
- End? It finishes with an N.
- Definition? This is the real clue. It describes a person. Someone who knows a lot about a very specific subject. A specialist. Not an expert in everything, just this one thing.
The Answer
Ready?
The answer is MAVEN.
Five letters. M-A-V-E-N. See that V? Rare spot. Middle of the road. It refers to an enthusiast. Someone with detailed knowledge of a niche topic.
Recent Answers
How did you do on the previous days? Here is what the grid held up until yesterday.
- July 1 (#1838): DEMUR
- June 30 (#1837): PUPPY
- June 29 (#1836): CRUDE
- June 28 (#1835): EMCEE
- June 27 (#1834): SCOOP
Best Starter Words
Why waste your first guess? Use a word that covers common bases. Lean on frequency. E, A, and R are your friends.
Try these. They work well to filter out bad options fast:
- ADIEU
- TRAIN
- CLOSE
- STARE
- NOISE
Some people swear by STARE. Others prefer CRANE or RAISE. Pick one that feels right for your style. The math says TRAIN is solid too.
Did you get it in two? Or did it take all five tries? Wordle is just five letters, but it feels like a whole game. Tomorrow is another puzzle. Another day.
