Looking for today’s Wordle answer? We’ve got Wordle hints first, then today’s answer for NYT Wordle No. 1,953 for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.

Today’s Wordle answer is fairly tricky. It features an unusual first letter and an equally uncommon final letter, and it’s not a terribly common word. 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 no repeated letters.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels and one sometimes vowel.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with H.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with Y.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can describe the condition of a sock that is becoming worn out.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is HOLEY.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

 Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Oct. 23, No. 1,952, was TRILL.

Recent Wordle answers

Oct. 19, No. 1,948: STINK

Oct. 20, No. 1,949: WREST

Oct. 21, No. 1,950: PENNY

Oct. 22, No. 1,951: RESET

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