Today’s New York Times Wordle for November 29, 2025 (puzzle #1624) leans on tough consonants and a repeated letter. If you want a nudge without losing the satisfaction of solving it yourself, start with the graded hints below and only reveal the answer at the end if you need it.
Core facts for Wordle #1624 (November 29, 2025)
- The word is five letters, as always.
- It contains exactly one vowel, the letter U.
- There is one repeated letter: F appears twice.
- The word begins with G and ends with F.
- It is an adjective.
- It describes a rough or harsh manner or voice; synonyms include surly, stern, abrupt, harsh, and hoarse.
Letter-position hints for today’s Wordle
If you like to build the answer one slot at a time, use these positional clues. Stop reading wherever you feel you’ve got enough to make the leap.
- 1st letter:
G - 2nd letter:
R - 3rd letter:
U - 4th letter:
F - 5th letter:
F
So the pattern is:
G R U F FMeaning hint for Wordle #1624
Think about how you’d describe someone who sounds unfriendly even when they aren’t saying much. The word often appears in phrases like:
- a gruff voice
- a gruff reply
- a gruff manner
It points to speech or behavior that is short, rough, and not especially warm.
Today’s Wordle answer for November 29, 2025 (#1624)
If you’re out of guesses or just want to preserve your streak, here is the solution spelled out.
Today’s Wordle answer (#1624) is:
GRUFFDefinition: Gruff is an adjective that describes a rough, brusque, or harsh manner, speech, voice, or appearance — the kind of tone that feels stern or curt rather than gentle.
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