Want a nudge without losing your streak? Here are clean, spoiler-controlled hints for today’s Wordle (#1600), followed by the solution. If you’re here to play first, you can launch the puzzle on the official Wordle page at nytimes.com/games/wordle.
Letter hints for Wordle #1600
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| Position | Letter |
|---|---|
| 1st | S |
| 2nd | H |
| 3rd | O |
| 4th | R |
| 5th | T |
Word-level hints (no direct spoilers)
| Trait | Clue |
|---|---|
| Vowels | One vowel (O) |
| Duplicate letters | None |
| Part of speech | Adjective |
| Meaning | Having little length, height, or duration |
| Similar words | “small,” “brief” |
Tip: With only one vowel and four consonants, confirm placements early. Openers that cover S, H, R, T plus a different vowel can quickly narrow the grid.
Today’s Wordle answer (#1600)
Spoiler warning: the full solution is below.
SHORT
Yesterday’s answer (#1599)
VENUE
How the color feedback works
- Green: correct letter in the correct spot.
- Yellow: correct letter, wrong spot.
- Gray: letter isn’t in the solution.
Use grays to prune your alphabet, lock in greens quickly, and keep yellows moving to test likely positions.
