Looking for today’s Wordle answer? We’ve got Wordle hints first, then today’s answer for NYT Wordle No. 1,951 for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.

Today’s Wordle answer isn’t that tough. It’s a fairly common word with a set of familiar letters, though assembling them in the right spots could take a few guesses. 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 one repeated letter.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has one vowel, but it’s the repeated letter, so you’ll see it twice.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with R.

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 return a device or system to its original or default settings.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is RESET.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Oct. 21, No. 1,950, was PENNY.

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Oct. 17, No. 1,946: GAFFE

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