Clues, Hints, and the Answer for Wednesday, September 10

Wordle never fails to keep us on our toes. Some days feel like a breeze, while others sneak in a challenge that makes you second-guess every guess. Today’s puzzle sits somewhere in the middle, it’s clever without being impossible. Let’s jump in, and if you’re new around here, we’ll get you up to speed first.

What exactly is Wordle?

Wordle is a brilliantly simple yet maddeningly addictive game that took the internet by storm back in 2021. Every day, players get one shot at cracking a five-letter word: six tries, one mystery word, and the same challenge for everyone across the globe.

The genius behind this game is Josh Wordle, who designed it as a love letter to word lovers. When he added that now-famous emoji-style results grid for sharing, it sparked a viral explosion. By the end of 2021, Wordle had become the gold standard for online word games.

Wordle made such an impact that The New York Times snapped it up in early 2022, and the numbers speak for themselves. In 2024, players around the world played Wordle a staggering 5.3 billion times.

How to Play Wordle

Enter any five-letter word to kick things off. Letters in the correct spot turn green. Letters that are in the word but in the wrong place turn yellow. And if a letter doesn’t belong at all, it’s grayed out. You’ve got six total tries, and remember, letters can repeat.

The game resets at midnight local time, and if you’ve linked a New York Times account, you can track your win streak and stats. Wordle is free to play on the NYT’s website and app, and it’s also available on Meta Quest headsets and Discord.

Looking for a hint for today’s Wordle?

The answer describes someone showing a sulky or moody expression, usually with lips pushed out.
Bonus hint: It’s often used as an adjective to describe a person’s demeanor or look.

Any double letters in today’s answer?
Yes, today’s answer has one repeated letter.

What’s the first letter?
Let us drop the opening letter, it’s “P”.

Ready for the final answer?
It’s not too late to turn around, you still have the chance!
Well now don’t blame us if you scroll too far and spoil the game.

Drumroll… Today’s Wordle answer is:

POUTY

“Pouty” is a perfect fit, a five-letter word starting with P, repeating a letter, and carrying the meaning of being sulky or petulant. Nicely done if you cracked it!

If you liked today’s challenge, come back tomorrow for another clever clue and that satisfying reveal.