Wordle Hint Today: Answer for Oct. 18, #1947

Looking for today’s Wordle answer? We’ve got Wordle hints first, then today’s answer for NYT Wordle No. 1,947 for Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.

Today’s Wordle might be tricky. It’s a slightly unusual word, though the letters 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 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 A.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with N

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can mean to add beauty to an object.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is ADORN.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Tuesday, Oct. 20, #1227

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Sunday, Oct. 18, #959

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Saturday, Oct. 17, #958

Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Saturday, Oct. 17, #1946

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

 Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Oct. 17, No. 1,946, was GAFFE.

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