Another day, another mind-bending Wordle! Today’s Wordle answer — puzzle #1487 — left thousands of players scratching their heads before finally arriving at the tricky five-letter word: FOIST.
Wordle, the viral daily word puzzle now hosted by The New York Times, continues to challenge the vocabulary and patience of millions. While some breezed through today’s game, others needed every bit of their six attempts to crack it.
What Does “FOIST” Mean?
The word foist means to force someone to accept something undesirable or fake, often in a sneaky or dishonest way. It’s not a term most people use in daily conversation, which is exactly why it tripped up so many Wordlers today.
Example: “The vendor tried to foist a broken gadget on me as a new one.”
How Players Tackled Today’s Puzzle
Those who started with common openers like SLATE, CRANE, or SPLIT were able to eliminate a few letters quickly. Still, narrowing down to a word like FOIST, which shares similarities with MOIST, HOIST, and ROAST, was a genuine test of logic.
Players on social media reported:
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Getting stuck in a loop of similar-sounding words
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Guessing HOIST or TOAST before hitting the right answer
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Many solving the puzzle in 4–5 attempts
Strategy Tips for Wordle Lovers
Want to beat Wordle without breaking a sweat? Here are three pro tips:
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Choose a diverse first word: Use one packed with common vowels and consonants (e.g., SLATE or AUDIO).
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Pay attention to patterns: If you land a green or yellow letter, build around it.
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Avoid repetition: Don’t reuse eliminated letters unless you’re testing placement.
Yesterday’s Wordle Answer
For those who missed it, Wordle #1486 (July 14) had the answer UNDID, which was easier for many players compared to today’s obscure word.
Why Wordle Remains Addictive
Even after years of popularity, Wordle’s minimalist format — one puzzle per day, six tries only — keeps people coming back for more. It combines language learning, problem-solving, and friendly competition in a five-letter format.
From classrooms to corporate offices, solving Wordle has become a daily brain ritual for people of all ages.
Final Thoughts
Whether you guessed it in three attempts or burned through all six, FOIST was a reminder that Wordle always has a few surprises in store. With new words, clever traps, and growing community buzz, tomorrow’s puzzle is sure to be another brain-teaser worth waking up for.
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