Introduction

Looking for today’s Wordle answer? We’ve got Wordle hints first, then today’s answer for NYT Wordle No. 1,949 for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.

Today’s Wordle answer is a little tricky, though the letters aren’t that rare. Read on for hints and the answer.

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Clues for Today's Puzzle

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 one vowel.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with W.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with T.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can mean to forcefully pull, twist or grab something away from someone.

Today's Wordle Answer

Today’s Wordle answer is WREST.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Oct. 19, No. 1,948, was STINK.

Recent Wordle answers

Oct. 15, No. 1,944: DUNCE

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