Looking for today’s Wordle answer? We’ve got Wordle hints first, then today’s answer for NYT Wordle No. 1,944 for Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.
Today's Challenge
Today’s Wordle starts with a tricky letter that I never guess, and it’s also an old-fashioned, unusual word that might not come to everyone’s mind right away. 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.
Hint 1: Letter Repetition
Today’s Wordle answer has no repeated letters.
Hint 2: Vowel Count
Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels.
Hint 3: Starting Letter
Today’s Wordle answer begins with D.
Hint 4: Ending Letter
Today’s Wordle answer ends with E.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle refers to a person who is slow to learn or considered unintelligent.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Today’s Wordle answer is DUNCE.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Oct. 14, No. 1,943, was PSYCH.
Recent Wordle answers
• Oct. 10, No. 1,939: BUMPY
• Oct. 11, No. 1,940: UNCAP
• Oct. 12, No. 1,941: YODEL
• Oct. 13, No. 1,942: WIDER
