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Today’s puzzle rewards patience, careful deduction, and smart use of confirmed letter positions.
Common letters appear throughout the solution, creating misleading patterns during early guesses.
Strategic elimination remains essential for narrowing possibilities and preserving your daily streak.
A simple five-letter puzzle can turn into an enjoyable test of logic and vocabulary. NYT Wordle challenges players to make smart guesses, spot letter patterns, and narrow down possibilities until the correct word is revealed. Its straightforward format and daily challenge continue to attract puzzle enthusiasts around the world.
The June 17 edition of Wordle presents another chance to keep your streak alive and sharpen your problem-solving skills. Whether you solve it over your morning coffee or during a quick break, today's puzzle offers a satisfying blend of strategy, deduction, and fun.
First Guess
Type any five-letter English word (like SLATE), then hit Enter.
Color Feedback
After each guess, letters will change colors:
Green: You have the correct letter in the correct location.
Yellow: You have the correct letter in the incorrect location.
Gray: The letter is not in the word at all.
Apply Logic
Now, with mistakes in grays ruled out from the next guess, greens will be prioritized, and yellows will be tried in other locations based on their color.
Guess Within Six Tries
Suppose you can find the word within six guesses. Congratulations! You have won for the day. Everyone gets the same puzzle each day.
If today’s Wordle feels challenging, these hints can help you move closer to the solution without giving it away too quickly:
Vowels: The word contains two vowels (O, E).
Starting Letter: It begins with the letter T.
Ending Letter: It ends with the letter N.
Definition: A noun representing a sign, symbol, or voucher (like a coin used for arcade games or subways).
The Wordle answer for June 17, 2026, is TOKEN.
Paid NYT Games members have access to a tool known as the Wordle Bot. This allows them to track your performance in each day's game. Newcomers can look back and play catch-up on earlier editions.
If you're an NYT subscriber with full access to the publication's games, you don't need to quit after a single round. You'll have access to an archive of over 1,400 games. See you tomorrow for another round of Wordle!
