Introduction

Looking for today’s Wordle answer? We’ve got Wordle hints first, then today’s answer for NYT Wordle No. 1,959 for Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

Today’s Wordle answer might trip some people up. It’s a familiar enough word, but a few of the letters aren’t that common. Read on for hints and the answer.

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Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has no repeated letters.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with S.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with E.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a popular piece of children’s playground equipment with a ladder and a smooth chute-like surface.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is SLIDE.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Oct. 29, No. 1,958, was MOTOR.

Recent Wordle answers

Oct. 25, No. 1,954: DRESS

Oct. 26, No. 1,955: GEEKY

Oct. 27, No. 1,956: BINGO

Oct. 28, No. 1,957: GRIST