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Wordle #1560 difficulty and timing

Today’s puzzle (Friday, September 26, 2025) tested out at a moderate level, with an average of four guesses in internal playtesting. Wordle rolls out at midnight in your local time zone, and each day’s game is available for 24 hours before the next puzzle arrives.

Hints for Wordle #1560 (spoiler‑light)

  • The answer is a five‑letter verb.
  • Definition: to linger or waste time; can also suggest playful toying or flirting.
  • It starts with the letter D.
  • There is exactly one vowel.
  • It includes a double consonant.
  • It rhymes with “rally.”

Optional letter reveal (progressive spoilers)

Position Letter Note
1 D Confirmed starter
2 A The only vowel
3 L Leads into a double consonant

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Today’s Wordle answer (#1560)

DALLY

Meaning: to dawdle or waste time; also to trifle or toy with something or someone in a light, often flirtatious way.

Note: Yesterday’s answer (#1559) was DRAPE.

Quick strategy notes that fit today’s puzzle

  • Open with a balanced starter that covers common consonants (R, S, T, N, L) alongside a couple of vowels to map the grid quickly.
  • Once a single vowel emerges, test likely placements early to lock in the word’s structure.
  • Track eliminations deliberately; gray tiles are as useful as greens for narrowing the set.
  • If you’re stuck, reset your pattern search—simple, common endings like -Y can break a stalemate.
  • Watch for doubles; repeating a consonant (like L) is common and easy to overlook.