If you want a nudge before you lock in your six guesses, start with the hints below. The full answer sits further down the page.
Wordle #1602 (Nov 7) spoiler‑free hints
| Hint | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | Noun |
| Vowels | Two vowels |
| Repeated letters | None |
| Meaning | Synonyms include “danger” and “risk” |
Tip: Open with a word that covers common vowels and mid‑frequency consonants. You’re aiming to confirm or eliminate the two vowels quickly, then place the consonants.
Today’s Wordle answer
The solution to Wordle #1602 for November 7, 2025 is: PERIL.
Meaning: serious and immediate danger.
Why PERIL fits the hints
- It’s a noun with the sense of “danger” or “risk.”
- It contains two vowels: E and I.
- All five letters are unique (no duplicates).
| Position | Letter | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P | Consonant |
| 2 | E | Vowel |
| 3 | R | Consonant |
| 4 | I | Vowel |
| 5 | L | Consonant |
A clean, low‑risk solve path (example)
This is one straightforward route that balances coverage with placement. Your board will vary, but the logic holds up:
- Probe vowels and common consonants with an opener like SLATE or CRANE to test A/E plus S/L/T or C/R/N.
- If you see signs of E (and no A/O/U), bring in I and R together while adding a fresh consonant: try PRIME. That checks P, R, I, E in one go.
- Once E, R, and I look promising, verify L and refine placement with RELIC (R/E/L/I) while introducing C as a safe extra check.
- With P/E/R/I/L confirmed or strongly implied, arrange the final order to land on PERIL.
Note: If your opener misses E entirely, pivot to an I‑first probe such as PIXEL to cover I/E/L and bring in P/X as useful eliminators. Avoid repeating grayed‑out letters just to test placements—use the middle guesses to maximize unique coverage.
Common pitfalls to avoid
- Overcommitting to A/O/U after they’ve been ruled out. Two vowels are present, but they’re E and I here—confirm them early.
- Burning guesses on double letters. Today’s grid has none, so prioritize unique-letter probes.
- Chasing rare consonants too soon. Before you reach for Q, X, or J, collect more information with balanced coverage (P/R/L are more productive in this set).
Letter coverage strategy you can reuse
The target uses a classic mix of one mid‑frequency starter (P), a pair of common consonants (R, L), and two standard vowels (E, I). To generalize this approach:
- First two guesses: cover at least four consonants and three vowels without repeats.
- Third guess: start placing likely consonants while confirming the secondary vowel.
- Final guesses: rotate placements; avoid retesting letters you’ve already eliminated.
Where to play
Wordle is available on the New York Times’ official game page at nytimes.com/games/wordle.
If you’re still on the fence after a couple of guesses, step back and re‑read the hint set: two vowels, no repeats, and a meaning squarely in the “danger/risk” family. That framing narrows the field fast and makes PERIL a tidy, defensible finish.
