The latest New York Times Wordle (#1699) solution is available, alongside helpful hints for other popular puzzles like Mini Crossword, Connections, and Strands. Today’s puzzle presented a moderate challenge, but the answer has now been revealed.
Hints for Today’s Wordle
For those who prefer to solve it independently, here are a series of progressively revealing clues:
- The word contains no repeating letters.
- It includes exactly two vowels.
- The first letter is ‘S’.
- The last letter is ‘E’.
- The word describes a sudden, powerful movement or increase.
The Answer: SURGE
The correct solution for today’s Wordle (February 12th, #1699) is SURGE.
Previous Solutions
For reference, here are recent answers to help track trends and improve strategy:
- February 11th (#1698): VEGAN
- February 7th (#1694): BLEAT
- February 8th (#1695): EMBED
- February 9th (#1696): CELLO
- February 10th (#1697): SCENE
Optimizing Your Wordle Strategy
To maximize your success rate, consider starting with words that contain common English letters, such as ‘E,’ ‘A,’ and ‘R.’ Avoid less frequent letters like ‘Z,’ ‘J,’ and ‘Q’ in your initial guess.
Effective starting words include:
- ADIEU
- TRAIN
- CLOSE
- STARE
- NOISE
Wordle’s popularity highlights the appeal of short-form, daily mental challenges. The puzzle’s success has spawned variations like Connections, demonstrating a broader demand for accessible cognitive games.
Ultimately, consistent play and strategic letter selection will improve your Wordle performance over time.
