Our goal is to use puzzles as a learning tool, so we have created this page to help you figure out the answer to today’s New York Times Wordle puzzle. Let’s face it; there are several reasons why someone might want to look for the Wordle word of the day answer:
- You are probably on your last guess and don’t want to spoil your year-long win streak.
- The Wordle word of the day might be tricky, causing you to exhaust your six chances.
- Today’s game has left you stumped and you just want some clues and hints to give your game a fresh angle.
- You are new to the game and may not be acquainted with the basic steps to find the solution.
We highly encourage you to use the many hints we provide to find the answer on your own. To avoid spoilers, we’ve hidden the hints so you can click to reveal them. This way, you can control what you see. To view hints or answers, simply tap the arrow at the end of the hint container.
You also have the option to go straight to the answer—that’s your choice. However, to become a Wordle pro, we highly recommend using our hints bit by bit to make the next beneficial guess.
Warning: We are now going to start giving the hints and the answer for December 26, 2024, Puzzle No. 1286. If you keep scrolling, you will see the answer. Consider stopping here if you don’t want any spoilers, as once you see the answer, you can’t unsee it!
With that said, let’s go straight to the hints…
Today’s Wordle Hints and Clues (Game #1286, December 26)
Here are some hints we believe will help you enjoy finding today’s Wordle answer without giving it away.
We offer these hints daily, so bookmark this page in case you need help solving the puzzle tomorrow or in the future.
Hint #1: Are there repeating letters?
Yes
Hint #2: How many vowels are there?
2 vowels
Hint #3: What’s the first letter?
A
Hint #4: What’s the last letter?
X
Hint #5: What are the best words to start with today?
Here are more best starting words for Wordle
Today’s Wordle Answer (Game #1286, December 26)
No luck? Don’t fret—it’s normal to miss some wordle words!
Today’s wordle word is:
AFFIX
Don’t be disappointed if you didn’t get today’s word right. Wordle can stump even the pros who have been playing since its launch.
Keep playing, and you’ll improve sooner than you think. There will also be a new Wordle puzzle to challenge your brain tomorrow, and we’ll be here again with helpful hints and clues.
NOTE: Wordle is updated daily with a new word at midnight local time. Depending on your time zone, our page may not match up with your “today,” so be sure to check our page for Yesterday’s Wordle Answer.
THE ONLY SECRET YOU NEED TO ALWAYS GET 3/6 or 4/6 win: Choose the right starting and second words combination. CHECK OUR GUIDE HERE
The Last 30 Days Wordle Answers Ordered By Date
If you are a new Wordle player, this section is worth checking out, as it can help you eliminate potential guesses for today’s Wordle—past answers aren’t likely to be repeated. This list of past answers could also give you some ideas for starting words.
Here are the Wordle answers from the last 30 days:
| Date | No. | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| December 25, 2024 | 1285 | SHARE |
| December 24, 2024 | 1284 | EAGLE |
| December 23, 2024 | 1283 | SAUNA |
| December 22, 2024 | 1282 | BRAWN |
| December 21, 2024 | 1281 | BLADE |
| December 20, 2024 | 1280 | FLASH |
| December 19, 2024 | 1279 | STRAY |
| December 18, 2024 | 1278 | HEFTY |
| December 17, 2024 | 1277 | SCOWL |
| December 16, 2024 | 1276 | BOAST |
| December 15, 2024 | 1275 | FUNKY |
| December 14, 2024 | 1274 | DROOL |
| December 13, 2024 | 1273 | BOXER |
| December 12, 2024 | 1272 | VYING |
| December 11, 2024 | 1271 | PLUMB |
| December 10, 2024 | 1270 | PATIO |
| December 9, 2024 | 1269 | FLUNG |
| December 8, 2024 | 1268 | HYENA |
| December 7, 2024 | 1267 | HILLY |
| December 6, 2024 | 1266 | SHOVE |
| December 5, 2024 | 1265 | ENDOW |
| December 4, 2024 | 1264 | CRYPT |
| December 3, 2024 | 1263 | SHAKY |
| December 2, 2024 | 1262 | GUILE |
| December 1, 2024 | 1261 | MAUVE |
| November 30, 2024 | 1260 | DOGMA |
Other Daily Puzzles
There you have it – the most important clues and answer for today’s Wordle puzzle. We also offer daily solutions for various word games and puzzles, such as Waffle, Quordle, Dordle, and Frase by Forbes, among others.
If you’re playing any of these games and require assistance, just click on the game’s name below to access today’s answer and valuable hints to conquer each game.