Wordle Answer Today

Reveal today's Wordle hints one at a time — starting letter, theme clue, then the full answer with definition. No full spoilers until you're ready.

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How the hints work

Each hint is gated so you can choose how much help to take. Click Hint 1 for the starting letter only — often enough to jog your memory without spoiling the word. Click Hint 2 for a category or theme clue that narrows down the word type without naming it. Click Reveal the answer only when you're ready for the full word plus its definition.

The Guess Checker lets you test any 5-letter word against today's answer using standard Wordle scoring: green for the right letter in the right position, yellow for a correct letter in the wrong position, and gray for letters not in the word at all. It works like having an offline Wordle board for testing ideas before you commit to a guess.

Best strategy for hard Wordle puzzles

When you're stuck, think about letter frequency before reaching for hints. The most common letters in 5-letter English words are E, A, R, O, T, I, S, N, L, C — in roughly that order. If your opening guess was CRANE or AROSE, you've already tested 9 of the top 10 most common letters. Work from the pattern you have rather than guessing randomly. Only use a hint if you're genuinely stuck after 3–4 guesses.

Frequently asked questions

What is today's Wordle answer?

Use the hint cards above to get as much (or as little) help as you want — starting letter, a theme clue, or the full word with its definition. The answer updates daily and is available each morning.

What time does the Wordle reset?

The NYT Wordle resets at midnight in your local timezone — a new puzzle becomes available every day at midnight. This hints page updates to reflect the new word each morning.

Can I see past Wordle answers?

Yes — the Wordle Answer Archive has every past answer searchable by date or word, going back to the original June 2021 puzzles. The Recent answers bar at the top of this page also shows the last several days at a glance.

What are the best Wordle starting words?

High-information openers that test common letters in common positions include CRANE, TRACE, SLATE, and AROSE. See the full ranked analysis on the Best Wordle Starting Words page.

Who uses Wordle hints?

Stuck players
When you've burned 4 guesses and still can't see the word, a single starting-letter hint is often enough to unlock it. No full spoiler needed — just enough to get unstuck and still feel the solve.
Streak protectors
Long streaks are worth protecting. If today's word is genuinely obscure, a theme clue is a fair way to keep the streak alive without looking up the answer outright.
Teachers & parents
Wordle is widely used as a classroom vocabulary exercise. Hints let younger students participate without being locked out by difficult words — use Hint 2 as a teaching prompt before revealing the answer.
Late finishers
Puzzle done for the day but curious what you missed? The full reveal with definition turns a loss into a vocabulary moment — especially useful when the answer is a word you recognize but wouldn't have guessed.