Wordle Hints
Looking for help with today’s Wordle puzzle? Review the hints and final answer for NYT Wordle No. 1,938 on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Today’s puzzle features an unusually rare letter in the third position. According to frequency lists, it is one of the less common letters used in everyday English words.
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Today’s Wordle hints
Before revealing the final solution, examine these helpful clues to solve the challenge independently.
Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats
Today’s solution does not contain any repeated letters.
Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels
The solution includes two vowels.
Wordle hint No. 3: First letter
The target word begins with the letter M.
Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter
The target word ends with the letter R.
Solution
The solution has multiple definitions, including a primary field of study for a university student or a specific military rank.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
The answer to today's Wordle puzzle is MAJOR.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Oct. 8, No. 1,937, was STREW.
Recent Wordle answers
• Oct. 4, No. 1,933: SHACK
• Oct. 5, No. 1,934: MOCHA
• Oct. 6, No. 1,935: DIMLY
• Oct. 9, No. 1,936: PROVE
