Wordle Answer Today #1,837 – June 30, 2026 | Full Solution & Hints

Wordle #1,837: Today’s Answer and Hints for May 14

Wordle #1,837 is here, and if you’re finding it a bit tricky, you’re not alone. According to the New York Times’ WordleBot, the average player solves this puzzle in 4.2 moves in easy mode or 4.1 if playing by hard rules. We’ve got hints, tips, and the full answer to help you save your streak.

Each day, we update this article with Wordle hints and tips to help you find today’s answer. If the hints aren’t enough, we’ll give you the answer in case you’re stuck or short on time. Plus, we include an analysis of yesterday’s puzzle, #1,836, for those reading in a different time zone. Be warned: spoilers lie ahead for game #1,837. Only read on if you want to know today’s Wordle answer!

Today’s Hints for Wordle #1,837

Our first tip is to use one of the best Wordle start words for every game. But if you want more specific clues, here you go:

• By vowel, we mean A, E, I, O, U. Other letters can sometimes act as vowels depending on usage.
• Today’s Wordle is a doozy — May 14’s answer could put your streak under threat, and for a totally different reason than yesterday’s puzzle.
• Wordle is wrecking streaks this week, with today’s answer being more devious than April 27’s hard puzzle.

These hints should get you at least partway to finding today’s Wordle answer. If not, read on for bigger clues. Or, if you just want the answer, skip down further.

Alright then, here’s a larger hint: Today’s Wordle answer is a young animal.

Start Letter for Today’s Wordle

The answer to Wordle #1,837 starts with P. Combined with the hints above, you should now have all the clues needed to get the answer without breaking your streak.

Today’s Wordle Answer

OK, it’s now time to scroll down for the answer…

Drumroll, please — it’s PUPPY.

Hello Wordlers. A really tough one today. Not only does ‘P’ appear three times (the second triple-letter round in a few days after EMCEE on Sunday), but PUPPY doesn’t contain any of the ten most common Wordle letters. That meant slim pickings for my first three goes, where I try to play as many popular characters as possible. My usual opener of ORATE struck out completely, leaving 253 possible answers, according to WordleBot.

The Bot’s best Wordle start words were better but not as effective as on most days. CLIPS leaves 34 answers, while TARPS lowers that to 28. After much scrolling, the best I could see were LAPSE and TAPED, which both leave 15 options. I usually aim to play as many of ‘L’, ‘I’, ‘S’, ‘N’, and ‘C’ as possible on my second turn, but when I strike out completely, I like to include both remaining vowels. That makes MUSIC my go-to in such situations, and today it turned ‘U’ green to leave 30 options, according to WordleBot. I opted for BULLY next, which flipped ‘Y’ green, reducing my options to 16. PUNKY was my next guess, which turned ‘P’ green, leaving just three possibilities. Maybe it’s because I was already minded to play repeated letters after BULLY, but I opted for PUPPY, which was the correct answer. Lucky, as it could have been PUDGY or PUFFY. Hopefully, today’s puzzle didn’t trip you up, Wordlers. See you tomorrow.

Yesterday’s Wordle Answer

Reading this in a later time zone? Here’s the solution to the previous puzzle. The answer to Wordle #1,836 started with C. Drumroll, please — it was CRUDE.

Hello Wordlers. A relatively simple one yesterday, given CRUDE contains two of the five most common Wordle letters. Fortunately, those two letters — ‘R’ and ‘E’ — are in exactly the same position as in my usual starter of ORATE. That gave me two green letters to kick things off, with just 19 possible answers left in play, according to WordleBot. The Bot’s best Wordle start words largely couldn’t compete with that, but there were a few excellent exceptions. TREND leaves 13 answers, while CURLS lowers that to seven. CLADE and CARDS leave just two answers each. I try to play as many of ‘L’, ‘I’, ‘S’, ‘N’, and ‘C’ as possible on my second turn, and today I could try two of them with BRINE. Although it didn’t give me new letters, it took me down to just four options. I opted for PRUDE next, which turned every letter bar ‘P’ green. That was frustrating but made my last move obvious. I subbed out ‘P’ for ‘C’ to spell CRUDE and completed the puzzle in four moves.

Previous Wordle Answers

If you’re looking for a list of older Wordle answers, here’s one going back 20 games:

Difficulty Analysis for Today’s Puzzle

Here’s a breakdown of why PUPPY is so tough:

Step-by-Step Resolution Guide

If you’re stuck, here’s a recommended approach:

1. First word: Try ORATE. It struck out completely, leaving 253 options. If that happens, use a word with two vowels like MUSIC to narrow things down.
2. Second word: Use MUSIC to test common letters. Today, it turned ‘U’ green, leaving 30 options.
3. Third word: Try BULLY to test ‘L’ and ‘Y’. It turned ‘Y’ green, reducing options to 16.
4. Fourth word: Use PUNKY to test ‘P’ and ‘K’. It turned ‘P’ green, leaving just three possibilities.
5. Final guess: With only PUDGY, PUFFY, and PUPPY left, PUPPY was the right call.

Specific Strategies for This Puzzle

Here’s how to avoid common traps:

• If stuck on the third letter: Focus on double letters. PUPPY has three ‘P’s, so don’t forget to repeat letters.
• Avoid the ‘U’ trap: After turning ‘U’ green, many words like FUNKY or GULLY seem plausible. Stick to short lists.
• Pattern recognition: Today’s pattern is _ U _ _ Y, with a repeated consonant. Test combinations like P, B, G, or F for the first letter.

Interesting Statistical Data

Here’s what makes PUPPY stand out:

• Frequency: PUPPY is a common word in English, but it’s rare in Wordle’s answer list. It hasn’t appeared since game #1,200.
• Position: It’s in the top 5,000 most common English words, but its triple-letter structure makes it tricky.
• Comparison: Only 1 in 200 Wordle answers have a triple letter (like EMCEE or BULLY).
• Success rate: Estimated at 60% of players solve it within 6 tries, based on WordleBot stats.

For the Most Curious

Let’s dive into the word itself:

• Etymology: PUPPY comes from the Old French “poupée,” meaning doll or toy, and entered English in the late 15th century.
• Uses: Besides a young dog, “puppy” can refer to a young seal or a clumsy young person in slang.
• Cultural data: PUPPY is often associated with cuteness and loyalty. It’s a popular term in pet culture and memes.
• Variations: In Spanish, it’s “cachorro”; in French, “chiot”; in German, “Welpe.”

General Strategy Tips

Finally, here are tips to improve your Wordle game:

1. Start with strong openers: Use words like ORATE, SLATE, or TRACE to test common letters first.
2. Don’t forget repeated letters: Many puzzles have double or triple letters. If you get a green ‘P’, try guessing words with multiple ‘P’s.
3. Use WordleBot: After solving, check the Bot’s analysis to see alternative paths and improve your strategy.
4. Play in hard mode: Hard mode forces you to use green letters, which can actually help you focus on patterns like today’s triple-letter trick.

That’s all for today’s Wordle! If you’re looking for more games, check out today’s NYT Connections hints or NYT Strands answer for extra challenges. Happy puzzling!