NYT Wordle number 1942 is the puzzle for 13 October 2026. The five hints are folded below, from a light nudge to the first letter and then a definition; the answer comes after them.
Top Hints for Today’s Wordle #1942: 13 October 2026
Open the hints one at a time. Each hint gives away more than the one before it.
Hint 1 · word type
It is a descriptive word used for a comparison.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has two vowels and no letter appears twice.
Hint 3 · everyday use
You might use it to compare two doorways.
Hint 4 · first letter
The word starts with the letter W.
Hint 5 · core meaning
It means having a greater distance from side to side.
Answer for Today’s Wordle #1942: 13 October 2026
The answer is hidden in the fold below. Open it after you have finished guessing.
Today’s Wordle answer
WIDER
Part of speech: adjective
Wider means more wide than something else.
Example: This doorway is wider than the other one.
66 of the 1,941 earlier Wordle answers start with the letter W.
Words left after common first guesses
For each common first guess below, the number shows how many of our 2,382 common five-letter words still fit after the game colors the guess. A smaller number means a better start today.
- After SLATE, 176 words still fit
- After CRANE, 131 words still fit
- After ADIEU, 9 words still fit
More Wordle: Yesterday’s puzzle #1941 · Play Wordle on The New York Times
Also today: Connections · Strands · Pips · Phrazle · Quordle · Keyword · Colordle · Unwordle · Hurdle
Earlier days: 12 Oct · 11 Oct · 10 Oct · 9 Oct · 8 Oct · 7 Oct · 6 Oct
A new Wordle arrives at midnight in the player’s own time zone.
Words with the same beginning or ending
Each list below shows common five-letter words that share a beginning or ending with today’s answer. Opening a list reveals some letters of the answer.
Five-letter words that start with WI
WITCH, WIDOW, WIVES, WIDTH, WILLY, WINDY, WITTY, WISER, WIDEN, WIGHT, WIELD, WINCH, WIMPY, WINCE
Five-letter words that start with WID
WIDOW, WIDTH, WIDEN
Five-letter words that end in ER
OTHER, AFTER, NEVER, UNDER, POWER, WATER, LATER, ORDER, LOWER, COVER, SUPER, PAPER, OFFER, RIVER
Five-letter words that end in DER
UNDER, ORDER, OLDER, ELDER, RIDER, CIDER, UDDER, RUDER
Recent Wordle answers
Here are the answers from the last seven days, newest first.
- 12 October 2026 · #1941 · YODEL
- 11 October 2026 · #1940 · UNCAP
- 10 October 2026 · #1939 · BUMPY
- 9 October 2026 · #1938 · MAJOR
- 8 October 2026 · #1937 · STREW
- 7 October 2026 · #1936 · PROVE
- 6 October 2026 · #1935 · DIMLY
Questions about Wordle
When does Wordle change to a new puzzle?
A new puzzle arrives at midnight in the player’s own time zone.
How many tries does a player get in Wordle?
A player gets six guesses.
Where can a person play Wordle?
Play on The New York Times Games site or in the NYT Games app: Wordle.
Tricks to get it going
If you want to improve your chances of solving the puzzle faster, here are a few tried-and-true strategies:
- Start with a strong opener – Choose a word packed with common vowels and consonants (like R, S, T, N, L). This quickly reveals patterns.
- Mix up the vowels – Don’t hesitate to test different vowel placements early on. Knowing where vowels sit can unlock the word structure fast.
- Use elimination smartly – Even a “wrong” guess is useful. Pay attention to grays, greens, and yellows to cut down options logically.
- Don’t cling to one idea – If you get stuck, reset your thinking. Often, the right word is simpler than the brain makes it out to be.
- Look for word patterns – Endings like “-ED,” “-ER,” or “-Y” are common in Wordle answers, so keep those in mind when filling blanks.
- Stay calm under pressure – The sixth guess can feel intense, but don’t rush. Take a breath and think of all the possibilities that fit your clues.
Why is the NYT Wordle so popular?
Wordle has become a daily ritual for millions of people around the world—and for good reason. It’s quick, it’s challenging, and it delivers that tiny hit of accomplishment that sets the tone for the rest of the day. Part of the magic is its simplicity: just five letters, six tries, and a new puzzle every day. Add in the friendly competition of sharing results without giving away the answer, and suddenly it’s more than a game—it’s a community habit.
Another reason? It’s accessible. Anyone can play, from casual puzzle lovers to word nerds, without needing to download anything complicated or spend more than a few minutes. That balance of easy to start and hard to master is what keeps people coming back every single morning.
Keep practicing, keep playing, and come back tomorrow ready for a fresh word and a brand-new victory.
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