For players looking to maintain their daily Wordle streak, assistance is available for today's puzzle, September 12, 2026. The five-letter word requires careful deduction over six attempts, with players relying on contextual clues from each guess.
Today's Wordle Hints
For those seeking a nudge towards the solution, today's Wordle word starts with the letter 'N' and ends with 'Y'. It contains a single vowel and features five unique letters, meaning no repeated characters. A suggested starting word that yields good results is "flint," which turns three letters yellow.
The Wordle Answer and Meaning
The answer to Wordle #1911, for September 12, is NIFTY. The word 'nifty' is used to describe something as rather cool or impressive. For instance, a robotic vacuum cleaner that efficiently cleans floors could be described as a nifty device.
Sharing Wordle Results Securely
Wordle offers a built-in feature to share progress without revealing the daily word. After completing or failing the puzzle, a statistics panel appears. Tapping the "SHARE" button copies results to the clipboard on PC, allowing users to paste them into messages or social media. On mobile devices, users can choose to copy to the clipboard or share directly to other applications like WhatsApp or Twitter. This method is encouraged to avoid spoiling the puzzle for others.
How to Play Wordle
The core gameplay involves guessing a five-letter word within six tries. Each guess provides feedback: green indicates a correct letter in the correct position, yellow signifies a correct letter in the wrong position, and grey means the letter is not in the word at all. These color-coded clues help players narrow down the possibilities.
The Origins of Wordle
Wordle was initially created by software engineer Josh Wardle as a personal game for him and his partner during the pandemic. Recognizing its engaging nature, Wardle released it publicly on his website, Power Language, in October 2021. The game rapidly gained popularity, attracting two million daily players by the end of the year. Its viral success was partly due to the easily shareable, spoiler-free results format, which became a hit on social media platforms like Twitter. In January 2022, The New York Times acquired Wordle for a seven-figure sum.
Word Restrictions and Filtering
While players can input nearly any five-letter word, the daily answers are drawn from a curated list of more common words. Obscure terms are generally excluded. The New York Times also filters out words that might be considered politically charged or offensive. For example, the word "FETUS" was replaced with "SHINE" on March 30th due to its sensitive nature in light of then-current events. Rude words are never used as answers, though they can be entered as guesses.
Increasing Wordle's Difficulty
For players seeking a greater challenge, Wordle offers "Hard Mode," accessible via the settings cogwheel. In this mode, any letters revealed in previous guesses must be incorporated into subsequent attempts, preventing tactical use of guess words solely for letter discovery. An "Ultra-Hard" variation requires every guess to be a potential answer, adhering strictly to all revealed clues. Beyond these in-game options, numerous Wordle-inspired games exist, such as Worldle (geography guessing), Waffle (letter rearrangement), Moviedle (movie guessing), and Quordle (solving four puzzles simultaneously).