Today’s Wordle Solution: February 16, #1703

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The latest New York Times Wordle puzzle (#1703) presented a moderate challenge due to its repeating letter and less common consonants. For those seeking assistance, the solution is ROOST.

Hints Provided for Puzzle #1703

The puzzle featured a word with a repeating letter, one vowel (which was the repeated letter), starting with ‘R’, ending with ‘T’, and referring to a location where birds gather. These clues were released alongside the puzzle to aid players.

Previous Solutions

For reference, the solutions from the preceding days were:

  • February 15 (#1702): SKULL
  • February 11 (#1698): VEGAN
  • February 12 (#1699): SURGE
  • February 13 (#1700): MOOCH
  • February 14 (#1701): BLOOM

Optimal Starting Words

Players aiming to maximize their chances of solving Wordle efficiently should prioritize words containing high-frequency letters like ‘E’, ‘A’, and ‘R’, while avoiding uncommon letters such as ‘Z’, ‘J’, and ‘Q’. Effective starting words include ADIEU, TRAIN, CLOSE, STARE, and NOISE.

The continued popularity of Wordle highlights its simple yet engaging format, and the daily solutions are widely shared among its player base.