Today's hints
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Letter count — reveal hint
All five letters are unique — no doubles to track.
Vowels — reveal hint
Two vowels show up: U and A.
Shape — reveal hint
The vowels sit in positions 1 and 4, so the skeleton is U _ _ A _.
Meaning — reveal hint
Think of removing a lid, top, or cover from something.
Edges — reveal hint
It opens with U and closes with P.
The answer
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Answer board
Why this answer
UNCAP is Wordle #1940 for Sunday, October 11, 2026. U and A lock the first and fourth tiles early, leaving N, C, and P to finish the verb that means take the lid off. Common consonants make the letter set feel easy; the U-leading start is what burns guesses.
Solve notes
How to approach Wordle #1940
Start with an opener that tests U and A. The vowel pattern is U _ _ A _: U is in position 1 and A is in position 4. Keep N, C, and P in play; together they complete the verb meaning to remove a lid or cover.
Quick letter notes
- Vowels: U, A
- Consonants: N, C, P
- No repeated letters
- Starts with U, ends with P
Questions about this edition
What is today’s Wordle answer for October 11, 2026?
The answer to Wordle #1940 is UNCAP.
Does Wordle #1940 repeat any letters?
No. U, N, C, A, and P each appear once.
Why is Wordle #1940 tricky?
The letters are common, but the uncommon U-start and the U _ _ A _ frame slow solvers down.
What was yesterday’s Wordle answer?
Wordle #1939 was BUMPY.
When does the next Wordle release?
Wordle #1941 unlocks for Monday, October 12, 2026.
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Wordle #1939 | BUMPY |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Wordle #1938 | MAJOR |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Wordle #1937 | STREW |
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