Wordle Answer Today - #1966 (September 15 2026)

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Today's Wordle Answer - #1966 [September 15]

• 🎯 Puzzle: #1966
• 📅 Days since launch: 1914
• ✍️ Editor: Tracy Bennett

What Is Wordle? (Quick Overview)

Wordle is the official daily word puzzle from The New York Times. Every day, a single 5-letter word is chosen, and players worldwide have exactly 6 attempts to guess it. Each guess gives color-coded feedback that narrows down the answer.

One puzzle per day. Unlimited players. Shared answer for everyone.

How to Play Wordle - Step by Step

1. Visit the official NYT Wordle
2. Type any valid 5-letter word and press Enter
3. Read the color feedback carefully
4. Use the clues to refine your next guess
5. Solve it in 6 guesses or fewer to keep your streak alive

Wordle resets every day at midnight local time - come back tomorrow for a fresh puzzle.

8 Pro Tips to Solve Wordle Faster

Research-backed strategies used by top players to consistently solve in 3-4 guesses:

1. Start with CRANE or SLATE - these openers cover the most common English letters (C, R, A, N, E / S, L, A, T, E) and maximize information gain from guess one.
2. Avoid repeating letters in early guesses - five unique letters per guess gives more data. Save repeat-letter words for later guesses.
3. Use guess 2 to eliminate, not solve - if you got limited info from guess 1, use guess 2 on entirely new letters rather than trying to guess the answer early.
4. Think in word endings - common endings like -ER, -ST, -CH, -OUND, -IGHT narrow the field quickly once you have some greens.
5. Don't ignore gray tiles - eliminating letters is just as powerful as finding them. Rule out whole categories of words.
6. Y acts as a vowel - if A, E, I, O, U aren't clicking, try words with Y (GLYPH, PYGMY, BYWAY).
7. Turn off Hard Mode if stuck - Hard Mode forces you to reuse hints, which can trap you. Normal mode lets you use "sacrifice" words to test new letters.
8. Track letter positions - mentally (or on paper) map which positions are still open. Pattern recognition is the core Wordle skill.

FAQs

What is today's Wordle answer?

Today's Wordle answer for puzzle #1966 (September 15) is revealed above. The solution boxes show each letter - scroll up to see it.

What time does Wordle reset?

Wordle resets at midnight in your local time zone. A new puzzle goes live every day without fail.

Is Wordle free to play?

Yes. Wordle is free to play at nytimes.com/games/wordle, though an NYT account (free) is required to save your streak.

How many guesses does Wordle give you?

You get exactly 6 guesses to find the 5-letter answer. Each guess must be a valid English word.

What are the best starting words for Wordle?

CRANE and SLATE are consistently rated the top starters based on letter frequency analysis. TRACE and STARE are strong alternatives.

Can I play past Wordle puzzles?

Yes. The NYT archive lets subscribers play older puzzles. You can also find past answers in our archive table below.

How is Wordle different from other word games?

Unlike Wordle clones, the NYT version is curated by a human editor - meaning answers tend to be common, everyday words rather than obscure ones. The editor is listed on each puzzle.

Previous Wordle Answers Archive

Use this archive to check past answers, verify your memory, or catch up on days you missed.