Looking for today’s Wordle answer? We’ve got Wordle hints first, then today’s answer for NYT Wordle No. 1,938 on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.

Today’s Wordle has a very unusual letter. The third letter in today’s answer just doesn’t show up much. In fact, according to a list from the Oxford English Dictionary, it’s the second-rarest letter. My guess is that a lot of people don’t have it in their starter word for that very reason. Scroll slowly if you want to solve the puzzle yourself.

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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 no repeated letters.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with M.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with R.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer has numerous meanings. One is a field of study for a college student, and one is a military rank.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is MAJOR.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

 Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Oct. 8, No. 1,937, was STREW.

Recent Wordle answers

• Oct. 4, No. 1,933: SHACK
• Oct. 5, No. 1,934: MOCHA
• Oct. 6, No. 1,935: DIMLY
• Oct. 9, No. 1,936: PROVE

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