Today's NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Nov. 9 #1604- CNET

Today's NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Nov. 9

Here are the hints and the answer for today's Wordle puzzle from The New York Times. These clues are designed to help you solve the popular daily word game without spoiling the fun too quickly.

Hints for Today’s Puzzle

The word contains a repeated letter.
It includes two vowels, but one of them appears twice.
The word starts with the letter F and ends with the letter E.
It can describe a mental state involving a loss of self-awareness.
It also has a musical meaning.

“Today's Wordle answer begins with F and ends with E. It refers to a state or period of loss of awareness of one's identity. It also has a musical meaning.”

Today's Wordle Answer

The answer to the November 9 Wordle (#1604) is FUGUE. The word is familiar to both musicians and those familiar with psychology, as it denotes both a musical composition style and a psychological state.

More Word Game Help

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Author’s summary: Today's Wordle, a mildly tricky puzzle, was solved with hints pointing to the word “FUGUE,” a term known in music and psychology.

CNET — 2025-11-08