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**Wordle Fans, Beware! Today’s Answer May Haunt You**
New York, NY – Wordle enthusiasts were given a spooky surprise today as the answer to puzzle #1,555 proved to be a bit of a trick (or treat!). The New York Times’ popular word game challenged players with a word linked to Halloween lore: **COVEN**.
Hints leading to the solution included the absence of repeated letters, the presence of two vowels, and a starting letter of “C.” A clever rhyme hint alluded to a kitchen appliance, a connection that might be lost on fans of the film “American Movie.”
For those who struggled, yesterday’s Wordle answer was **DEFER**.
The New York Times continues to provide daily puzzles, including the Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition, and Strands, for players seeking more word-based entertainment.