The Wordle puzzle for Saturday, October 31, 2026, coincides with Halloween, offering a solution that fits the festive spirit of excitement. As Wordle #1960, today’s game follows the New York Times’ 2026 policy of recycling classic words from the game’s first three years. According to Rock Paper Shotgun, this practice of repeating previously used answers began on February 2, 2026.
Wordle Hints for October 31
If you are working through Wordle #1960 and need a few pointers before the final reveal, consider these clues:
- Broad Hint: This word is both an exclamation of joy and the name of a famous internet pioneer.
- Letter Placement: The word starts with the letter Y and ends with the letter O.
- Repeat Letters: There is one letter that appears twice in this five-letter word.
- Historical Context: This word was previously used as the solution for Wordle #1005 on March 20, 2024.
Wordle Answer for #1960
SPOILER WARNING: The answer for Wordle #1960 is directly below.
The answer for Wordle on October 31, 2026, is YAHOO.
While many recognize “Yahoo” as a joyful shout or a web services provider, the term has deeper literary roots. It originated in Jonathan Swift’s 1726 satirical novel Gulliver’s Travels, where it described a race of brutish, humanoid creatures. In the context of the 2026 Wordle sequence, this solution highlights the “Historical Sequence Mismatch” where the current puzzle numbers pull from the 2021–2024 archives.
NYT Connections Hints: #1238
The Connections board for Halloween 2026 provides a mix of cocktail culture and classic slang. If you are stuck on Connections #1238, here are the category themes:
- Yellow: Terms used to describe something excellent in slang.
- Green: Commands you might give to a pet dog.
- Blue: Common ways to order a Martini.
- Purple: Objects or instruments that feature strings.
Connections Answers
SPOILER WARNING: The Connections groups and solutions follow.
- Slang for Excellent (Yellow): Gnarly, Killer, Sick, Wicked
- Dog Commands (Green): Heel, Roll over, Shake, Stay
- Martini Orders (Blue): Dirty, Dry, Shaken, Up
- Things with Strings (Purple): Guitar, Harp, Puppet, Tennis Racket
NYT Strands Hint: #972
The Strands theme for October 31 is “It’s in the bag,” a direct nod to the holiday. As reported by Forbes, the board is filled with items you might find during a night of haunting the neighborhood.
The Spangram for today is TRICKORTREAT.
Strands Solved Words
SPOILER WARNING: The Strands answers are listed below.
- CHOCOLATE
- GUM
- LOLLIPOP
- TAFFY
- CARAMEL
- LICORICE
- TRICKORTREAT (Spangram)
NYT Mini Crossword Halloween Highlights
The October 31 Mini Crossword features several holiday-themed clues and puns. Here are the answers for the primary themed entries:
- Candy holder: BAG
- Half Starburst, half Skittle? (Pun): STARTLE
- Other answers include: AIRHORN, NASA, PAR, and ROO.
