Wordle answer from the latest checked print date

Official Wordle preview from The New York Times — Official Wordle preview.

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Latest checked solution

The newest New York Times print-date file checked for this build is 2026-09-30: RIVER, puzzle 829, editor Tracy Bennett. Checked 2026-09-30. This is not necessarily today's puzzle after that date.

The solution and print date come from the publisher file linked below. Play on the official Wordle board before revealing an answer. This site does not reproduce the grid.

What I checked

I checked the Times print-date file for 2026-09-30 on 2026-09-30. The solution above comes from its solution field.

Questions

Is this today's Wordle answer?

It is the answer for 2026-09-30, the latest file checked for this build. Check the date before reading.

Can I play instead of reading the answer?

Yes. Open the official Wordle board first.

Sources

NYT Wordle — Official board.
File for 2026-09-30 — solution river.

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