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Wordle today starts with ‘E’ and ends with ‘E’.
It has four vowels (three 'E's and one 'I') and just one consonant.
The NYT Wordle answer for April 27, 2026, is ‘EERIE’, a five-letter adjective.
The NYT Wordle for Monday, April 27, 2026, might feel a bit haunting if you aren't prepared. The answer is a word we usually hear in ghost stories. If you’re used to hunting for consonants, today’s board might look like a ghost town!
Solving this one needs more than just a good vocabulary; you’ll need to see through the usual rules of the game. It’s a hauntingly clever setup that might leave your streak feeling a bit dead if you aren't careful. Don't let the unsettling nature of this puzzle spook you; we’ve got the map to lead you out of the woods!
Here are the clues to guide you to today’s Wordle solution:
Bonus Hints:
Vowel Heavy: This word is 90% vowels. If you've found an 'I' and an 'E', you're closer than you think, you just need more of them!
Rhyme Time: This word rhymes with other five-letter words like ‘weary’.
Here is how you can narrow down the guesses:
First Guess: ADIEU - This is a legendary starter for a reason. Today, it is incredibly helpful, flagging both the 'I' and the 'E' as being in the word. However, because this word has so many 'E's, they will likely show up as yellow or green in just one spot initially.
Second Guess: ARISE - A great follow-up to test the 'R' and the 'S'. This guess confirms the 'R' is in the third position and the final 'E' is in the fifth position. You now have a skeleton that looks like _ _ R _ E.
Third Guess: FERAL - Once you realize that 'A', 'U', 'O', and 'S' are out, and you have an 'I' and an 'E' to place, the unusual triple-E pattern becomes the most logical conclusion.
Mistakes to Avoid: Don't assume every tile must be a different letter. Many players get stuck trying to find a missing consonant like 'L', 'N', or 'T' when the answer is actually staring them in the face with repeated vowels.
The answer to Wordle #1773 is EERIE.
The word EERIE has a fascinating history:
Old English Origins: It comes from the Middle English word ‘eri’, meaning fearfu. Originally, it described the person feeling the fear. Over time, it shifted to describe the atmosphere or object that causes the fear.
Statistical Outlier: Fewer than 1% of Wordle answers contain a letter that repeats three times. Seeing three 'E's in one word is a rare event that makes this puzzle a streak breaker for many.
Scrabble Score: In Scrabble, ‘EERIE’ is only worth 5 points, very low for a five-letter word, but it's a great way to dump excess vowels!
Today’s puzzle was a classic example of how Wordle can be difficult without using hard words. The letters E, R, and I are among the most common in the English language. However, the psychological barrier of guessing a word with three of the same letter is what makes this a level 3 or 4 difficulty for most. It serves as a great reminder: when the usual logic fails, don't be afraid to double (or triple) down on what you already know!
Happy puzzling!
Also Read: Quordle Today: Hints, Answers, and Strategy Guide for April 27
