The New York Times' popular daily word game, Wordle, continues to engage millions of players worldwide with its simple five-letter guessing format. Launched in 2021 and later acquired by the NYT, the game offers players six attempts to solve a word, guided by color-coded clues. Today's puzzle, number 1653 for December 28, 2025, is described as moderately challenging, with hints suggesting a term related to religious leadership.