The Wordle answer for September 2, 2025 (Puzzle #1536) was MIGHT. This 5-letter word received a difficulty rating of 4.3 from NYT’s paid testers, while WordleBot rated it 4.3 in easy mode and 4.2 in hard mode.
What Is the Yesterday’s Word and What Does It Mean?
What Part of Speech Is It?
Might is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to strength or power. As a verb (modal), it expresses possibility.
Is the Word Still Common in Use?
Yes. It is very common in daily speech and writing.
Can It Have Multiple Meanings?
Yes. It can describe physical strength, political power, or probability.
Expanded Usage Contexts
The yesterday’s answer, MIGHT, remains actively used across several domains.
Strength and Power
Describes physical or symbolic force. Example: “He used all his might to lift the box.”
Probability
Expresses possibility in grammar. Example: “She might arrive later.”
Figurative and Literary Use
Used to show great force or grandeur. Example: “The storm raged with all its might.”
Why Know Yesterday’s Wordle Word?
Studying old Wordle answers helps solvers detect patterns in letter usage, word structure, and trap setups. Many recent answers have featured uncommon consonants or flexible word roles (noun/adjective/verb etc.), which add challenge.
Where Does the Word Come From?
It comes from Old English meaht or miht, meaning power or ability.
When Was It First Used in English?
It was first used before the 12th century. Its usage has been steadily increasing since 1990, according to Google Books.
Has Its Meaning Changed Over Time?
Yes. It has kept its sense of strength but expanded into modal verb use.
What Makes This Word Structurally Unique?
How Many Vowels and Consonants Does It Have?
MIGHT has 1 vowel (I) and 4 consonants (M, G, H, T). It has total of 5 unique letters. The today’s Wordle answer same vowel-consonant ratio and unique letters.
Does Yesterday’s Answer Contain Unusual Letter Patterns?
Yes. The IGH cluster is distinctive. However, T is the 3rd most common Wordle ending letter (appearing 181 times on position 5). This information is based upon the past answers data we’ve compiled.
What Are Its Phonetic Characteristics?
It is pronounced /maɪt/. It is a 1 syllable word. It has a strong, compact sound.
How Difficult Was This Word to Solve in Wordle?
WordleBot Difficulty
According to the Wordlebot, players took 4.3 moves in easy mode and 4.2 in hard mode to solve yesterday’s puzzle.
NYT Tester Guess Average
The NYT’s internal paid testers gave it a difficulty level of 4.3 out of 6 (moderately difficult).
Was It Harder Than Average?
No, it was moderately challenging as compared to the typical puzzles.
| Mode | Avg Guesses |
|---|---|
| NYT Testers | 4.3 (medium level) |
| WordleBot Easy Mode | 4.3 |
| WordleBot Hard Mode | 4.2 |
How Did Players Typically Solve It?
Wordle starting words like LIGHT and NIGHT helped identify main letters such as G and H. Common incorrect guess included TIGHT, SIGHT and FIGHT. The -GH ending was often the giveaway in solving the yesterday’s Wordle.
How Does It Compare to Today’s Word?
Today’s word is very difficult, but has same number of vowels (1 vowel) and consonants (4 consonants). Today’s word is rated 5.2 by NYT, with lower WordleBot ratings (3.7 for easy and 3.6 for hard mode). Note: Today’s Wordle answer is not disclosed to avoid spoilers.
| Attribute | FETCH (Sept 2, 2025) | Today’s Answer (Sept 3, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Vowel Count | 1 (5 unique letters) | 1 (5 unique letters) |
| Average Guesses | 4.3/6 | 5.2/6 |
| Difficulty Level | Moderately Challenging | Highly Challenging |