Wordle Reveals Daily Answers and Hints Across October 2026 Games

The New York Times Wordle puzzle received new hint and answer coverage on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with CNET reporting the solution for game No. 1940 and other outlets covering recent daily challenges for players seeking clues and gameplay help.

CNET reported that Wordle No. 1940 begins with the letter U, contains two vowels, has no repeated letters, and refers to removing a lid or cap from a physical object.

The same coverage provided hints before revealing the answer, following the daily format used for The New York Times word game updates. Wordle requires players to find a five letter word within six attempts.

Insider Gaming covered Wordle game No. 1936 from October 7, 2026, and reported that the answer was PROVE. The outlet said the puzzle could be solved using clues related to establishing whether a claim is true.

Insider Gaming explained that Wordle players receive feedback after each guess, with green letters marking correct positions, yellow letters showing correct letters in wrong positions, and gray letters indicating letters absent from the answer.

"to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument." Insider Gaming used the definition to explain the meaning of PROVE.

The October 7 puzzle was described as having an average solve rate of 4.8 guesses out of six, according to the Wordle review cited by Insider Gaming. The outlet also listed suggested opening guesses including CRAVE, PRIDE, and DRIVE.

AOL reported on Wordle No. 1939 for October 10, 2026, identifying BUMPY as the answer. The coverage said the word had one vowel and one sometimes vowel, started with a consonant, and contained no double letters.

Mashable also covered the October 10 puzzle and reported that BUMPY was the solution after providing hints about the starting letter and letter repetition. The outlet described Wordle as a daily five letter challenge originally created by Josh Wardle.

Mashable reported that Wordle became widely popular after its release and was later acquired by The New York Times in early 2022. The game continues to update with a new puzzle each day.