If you are new to the game, Wordle gives you six tries to guess a hidden five-letter word. After each guess, the letters change color. The colors show if a letter is in the right spot, in the word but in another spot, or not in the word at all.
Today's puzzle may feel hard because the answer is not a word most people use every day. The clue points to someone who is all riled up. Here is one more helpful tip. The answer ends with Y.
Not ready for the answer yet? Try these clues first.
Number of Letters: Five.
Vowel Count: One regular vowel, which is A. The letter Y is also at the end.
Repeated Letter: None.
First Letter: R.
Last Letter: Y.
Think of a person who is very excited or restless. The word can also describe someone who is loud and hard to control.
Once you place the R at the start, the Y at the end, and the one vowel, the list of options gets much shorter.
Ready to see it? Today's NYT Wordle answer is RANDY.
This word has more than one meaning. It can describe someone who is sexually aroused. It can also describe a person who is loud and unruly.
The odd meaning makes RANDY a fun pick for puzzle #1974. If you only thought of common words, you may have missed it, even with a few letters in place.
In simple terms, randy describes a person who is sexually excited. It can also mean lively, loud, or hard to control.
The word comes from the Scots word randie. This word was used for a loud and unruly person. It may also be linked to the word rant. The modern meaning grew in the 19th century.
Because of these meanings, it is an unusual Wordle answer. Many players know only the older meaning.
Start with a word that has a few common vowels and consonants. Your first guess should help you find useful letters. It does not need to be the answer.
Look at the colors after each try. Green means the letter is in the right spot. Yellow means the letter is in the word but in a different spot. Gray means the letter is not in the word.
Do not drop a letter just because you have not found its spot. Try it in new places based on your clues.
Also, do not reuse letters that are already ruled out. Use each guess to test new letters and narrow down the answer.
Some Wordle puzzles feel harder than others. They may use rare words, odd letter mixes, or words with more than one meaning.
Today's RANDY is a good example. The letter pattern looks familiar, but the meaning may not come to mind right away. Players who know its different meanings have a better chance of solving it.
The rules have not changed. You still get six tries to find the five-letter word. The challenge is in reading the clues and spotting words you do not see often.
In case you missed it, the answer for November 13, 2026, was MOXIE. It means courage, drive, or bold confidence.
Also Read: Today's NYT Wordle Hints, Answers for September 13, 2026 (Wordle #1912)#1912)
Today's RANDY shows that Wordle is not always about common words. At times, knowing an unusual meaning matters as much as finding the right letters.
Still working on your Wordle plan? Start with common letters. Watch each color change. Keep rare words in mind before you make your last guess.