Another day, another Wordle to challenge those brain cells! September 27, 2025’s NYT Wordle puzzle brought just the right mix of mischief and mind-twisting fun. Some players may have cracked it in three moves flat, while others might have danced all the way to their sixth guess. That’s the magic of Wordle—every square flips into a story of patience, wit, and a touch of luck.

Let's get into the game!

Top hints for today

If you’d like a little help without seeing the direct answer, here are some carefully chosen clues to guide your guesses:

  • It’s a five-letter English word.
  • You’ll find it used as a noun.
  • It describes a person or thing that’s out of order or malfunctioning.
  • The word feels informal, almost slangy.
  • It begins with the same two letters as “friend.”
  • A rare consonant combo shows up near the end.
  • It doesn’t contain A, O, or U.
  • If your TV or gadget suddenly died, you might say it’s “on the ___.”

Answer for today's Wordle: 27 September 2025

Today’s solution had an offbeat, playful energy — the kind of word that feels fun to guess once you’ve spotted it. Many solvers probably flirted with words like flint, first, or even frisk along the way, tripping over those stubborn consonants. But the payoff was worth it:

FRITZ.

A word that instantly conjures up the image of broken radios, frozen laptops, or cars that just won’t start. There’s a touch of old-fashioned humor in it, too — a slightly cartoonish way to say something’s busted. Wordle rarely leans into this slangy territory, which made today’s puzzle both unexpected and oddly satisfying.

Tricks to get it going

If you want to improve your chances of solving the puzzle faster, here are a few tried-and-true strategies:

  1. Start with a strong opener – Choose a word packed with common vowels and consonants (like R, S, T, N, L). This quickly reveals patterns.
  2. Mix up the vowels – Don’t hesitate to test different vowel placements early on. Knowing where vowels sit can unlock the word structure fast.
  3. Use elimination smartly – Even a “wrong” guess is useful. Pay attention to grays, greens, and yellows to cut down options logically.
  4. Don’t cling to one idea – If you get stuck, reset your thinking. Often, the right word is simpler than the brain makes it out to be.
  5. Look for word patterns – Endings like “-ED,” “-ER,” or “-Y” are common in Wordle answers, so keep those in mind when filling blanks.
  6. Stay calm under pressure – The sixth guess can feel intense, but don’t rush. Take a breath and think of all the possibilities that fit your clues.

Wordle has become a daily ritual for millions of people around the world—and for good reason. It’s quick, it’s challenging, and it delivers that tiny hit of accomplishment that sets the tone for the rest of the day. Part of the magic is its simplicity: just five letters, six tries, and a new puzzle every day. Add in the friendly competition of sharing results without giving away the answer, and suddenly it’s more than a game—it’s a community habit.

Another reason? It’s accessible. Anyone can play, from casual puzzle lovers to word nerds, without needing to download anything complicated or spend more than a few minutes. That balance of easy to start and hard to master is what keeps people coming back every single morning.

Keep practicing, keep playing, and come back tomorrow ready for a fresh word and a brand-new victory.