Wordle archive · Wordle #1946
Wordle Hints & Answer — October 17, 2026 (#1946)
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1. Letter clues spoiler-free
- 5 letters.
- 2 vowels.
- Contains a repeated letter.
- Starts with a consonant.
2. First letter small nudge
Today's word starts with G.
3. Meaning clue no word yet
An embarrassing slip, especially in public or in conversation.
It's a noun.
4. Last letter getting warm
The word ends with E.
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Today's Wordle answer is:
GAFFE
Wordle #1946 — quick answers
What's a hint for today's Wordle?
An embarrassing slip, especially in public or in conversation. It starts with G.
What is the Wordle answer today?
The answer to Wordle #1946 (October 17, 2026) is GAFFE.
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Today's puzzle, in a nutshell
A doubled consonant and a silent ending. Easy to hear as a social blunder, harder to spell on the first pass.