Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Wednesday, Oct. 21, #1950
Looking for today’s Wordle answer? We’ve got Wordle hints first, then today’s answer for NYT Wordle No. 1,950 for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
Today’s Wordle answer is a little tricky, thanks to a double letter, though the letters that make up the word aren’t that rare. 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 and one sometimes vowel.
Wordle hint No. 3: First letter
Today’s Wordle answer begins with P.
Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter
Today’s Wordle answer ends with Y.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a small coin worth one cent.
Today’s Wordle answer is PENNY.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Oct. 20, No. 1,949, was WREST.
Recent Wordle answers
Oct. 16, No. 1,945: SHADY
Oct. 17, No. 1,946: GAFFE
Oct. 18, No. 1,947: ADORN
Oct. 19, No. 1,948: STINK
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