Spoiler-Free Hints

For players who want to keep the puzzle fresh, consider these clues before revealing the answer:

• Starting letter: F – This helps narrow down guesses to common F-beginnings like FR‑, FI‑, and FO‑.
• Vowel count: Only one vowel appears in the word, steering you away from heavy-vowel guesses.
• Letter repetition: No letters are repeated, so double-letter guesses can be skipped early on.
• Meaning cue: Think of something “on the fritz” not working properly or faulty. This semantic link can guide your letter placement.

Why FRITZ Makes Sense

“On the fritz” is a familiar American expression meaning broken or malfunctioning, which aligns with Wordle’s daily semantic nudge. The word’s straightforward usage helps solvers connect the idiom to the puzzle without overcomplicating guesses with obscure vocabulary.

Puzzle Difficulty and Patterns

FRITZ features a consonant-heavy ending with Z, which is statistically rare in Wordle answers. Solvers may find this challenging, especially compared to the previous day’s puzzle (#1560) DALLY, where double letters caused the main difficulty. WordleBot and other tracking tools suggest #1561 has a slightly higher-than-average solve length due to this unusual terminal consonant.

Strategy Tips for #1561

• Start with guesses beginning with FR‑ to uncover early letters quickly.
• Include words that test Z along with common R and T combinations to avoid scrambling in later rows.
• Keep the “broken/faulty” hint in mind if letters stall semantic clues can help shortcut tough placements.

Player Notes

• For busy mornings, even a single hint like “starts with F” can preserve your daily streak while keeping the puzzle fun.
• If you reach row four without progress, try a Z-centered guess to prevent a last-minute scramble.

FAQs

• What is today’s Wordle answer (#1561)?
  FRITZ.
• Does the word repeat letters?
  No, all five letters are unique.
• How many vowels are in the word?
  Only one standard vowel appears.
• Which everyday clue hints at the word?
  The idiom “on the fritz,” meaning faulty or broken.
• What was yesterday’s Wordle?
  DALLY (#1560), featuring a double-letter pattern.