Looking for today’s Wordle answer? We’ve got Wordle hints first, then today’s answer for NYT Wordle No. 1,950 for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

Today’s Wordle answer is a little tricky, thanks to a double letter, though the letters that make up the word aren’t that rare. Read on for hints and the answer.

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Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has one repeated letter.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has one vowel and one sometimes vowel.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with P.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with Y.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a small coin worth one cent.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is PENNY.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

 Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Oct. 20, No. 1,949, was WREST.

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Oct. 16, No. 1,945: SHADY

Oct. 17, No. 1,946: GAFFE

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Oct. 19, No. 1,948: STINK

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