NYT Wordle number 1966 is the puzzle for 6 November 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 #1966: 6 November 2026
Open the hints one at a time. Each hint gives away more than the one before it.
Hint 1 · word category
It is a noun associated with everyday waste.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has one vowel and no letter appears twice.
Hint 3 · everyday use
You might use it when clearing out unwanted belongings.
Hint 4 · first letter
The word starts with the letter D.
Hint 5 · plain definition
Trash, rubbish, or stuff that is useless or worthless.
Answer for Today’s Wordle #1966: 6 November 2026
The answer is hidden in the fold below. Open it after you have finished guessing.
Today’s Wordle answer
DRECK
Part of speech: noun
Dreck means trash, rubbish, or worthless stuff.
Example: The box was full of dreck, so she threw it away.
91 of the 1,966 earlier Wordle answers start with the letter D.
Words left after common first guesses
For each common first guess below, the number shows how many of our 2,392 common five-letter words still fit after the game colors the guess. A smaller number means a better start today.
- After SLATE, 178 words still fit
- After CRANE, 3 words still fit
- After ADIEU, 38 words still fit
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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 DR
DRIVE, DREAM, DRINK, DRESS, DRAMA, DRAFT, DRUNK, DRAWN, DROVE, DRILL, DRAIN, DRIED, DRONE, DRAKE
Five-letter words that start with DRE
DREAM, DRESS, DREAD
Five-letter words that end in CK
BLACK, CHECK, TRACK, QUICK, STOCK, BLOCK, CLICK, STICK, STUCK, TRUCK, TRICK, SHOCK, THICK, CLOCK
Five-letter words that end in ECK
CHECK, WRECK, SPECK
Recent Wordle answers
Here are the answers from the last seven days, newest first.
- 5 November 2026 · #1965 · PARCH
- 4 November 2026 · #1964 · NUTTY
- 3 November 2026 · #1963 · POUCH
- 2 November 2026 · #1962 · SCOOT
- 1 November 2026 · #1961 · VIPER
- 31 October 2026 · #1960 · YAHOO
- 30 October 2026 · #1959 · SLIDE
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.
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