Wordle today: Answers and clues for ‘aggravating’ brainteaser on Sunday, October 26

Today’s ‘moderately challenging’ Wordle left some players aggravated but don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of hints to help you out if you’re struggling to crack it
Are you struggling with today’s Wordle? Fear not, we’ve got you covered (Image: AP)
It’s the final Wordle of the week and today’s brainteaser is another challenging one, with even the New York Times’ puzzle testers finding it difficult to crack.
Even a straightforward Wordle can stump skilled puzzle enthusiasts. If you’re having trouble identifying what today’s word might be, we’re here to assist with some helpful clues and tips.
Like other brain teasers, Wordle serves as an excellent way to enhance your cognitive abilities. Word puzzles can strengthen mental functions, sharpen concentration, and can lead to improved brain health over time. The New York Times’ puzzle game debuted in October 2021 and continues to attract millions of daily players.
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If you’re not familiar with how it works, here’s the breakdown of Wordle’s rules:
- You have six chances to guess a five-letter word
- After each guess, the letters you selected will appear in a specific color
- Green means the letter is correct and in the correct position, Yellow means the letter is correct but not in the right position, and gray means the letter isn’t in the word at all
- You can use the colors to help you deduce what the word is
Today’s challenge required the New York Times’ testers an average of 4.2 attempts out of 6, earning a “moderately challenging” rating. Numerous players have found themselves stumped trying to solve it.
“I’m so aggravated right now, it’s not even funny. I should’ve solved this in 3,” one player commented. “Lots of 3’s today, as far I see. But for me it was a little bit tough. Glad being with 4 today,” a second noted.
“Oh my god? I really thought I was about to lose my 86 day streak,” another said.
Wordle clue for October 26
Having difficulty solving today’s Wordle?
Here’s your initial hint to guide you toward the right answer.
Today’s Wordle is well-rounded.
Extra Wordle hints for October 26
If your initial hint wasn’t sufficient to help you determine the solution, don’t worry, we have additional clues for today’s Wordle.
- Today’s Wordle has one vowel
- The word contains repeat letters
- It can be done to a pillow
- It can be used to describe a chicken
- It begins with the letter P
Today’s Wordle answer on October 26
You’ve probably had enough clues to solve it by now, but if you’re still scratching your head over today’s Wordle, here’s the answer. But be careful, don’t scroll down if you don’t want to see the solution.
Today’s Wordle is PLUMP.
Did you get it? Remember to check back every morning for more Wordle clues and hints.




