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Key Takeaways
- Puzzle Number Today’s answer is Wordle #1773, published Monday, April 27, 2026.
- First & Last Letter The word starts with E and ends with E — both positions hold the same vowel.
- Vowel Count Four vowels (E, E, I, E) and one consonant (R) — an unusually vowel-heavy puzzle.
- Definition An adjective meaning strange or mysterious in a way that creates an unsettling feeling.
- Best Openers AUDIO, ADIEU and OUIJA all surface multiple vowels in a single guess — ideal for vowel-heavy days.
Today’s Wordle #1773: Monday, April 27, 2026
Today’s puzzle is one of the most vowel-heavy answers Wordle has ever served. Four of the five letters are vowels and one of them appears three separate times — a triple-letter pattern that shows up in fewer than 1% of all Wordle solutions. Expect average solve times to climb today.
Hints (spoiler-free)
- H1 The word starts with the letter E.
- H2 The word ends with the letter E.
- H3 There are four vowels and one consonant. One letter is repeated three times — an extremely rare pattern in Wordle.
Letter Breakdown: April 27, 2026
Position one is E and position two is E — a double vowel right out of the gate, which is unusual on its own. Position three is R, the only consonant in the word. Position four is I, sliding straight back into vowel territory. Position five closes with another E, making this the third E in the word. The structure E-E-R-I-E is symmetrical and extremely vowel-loaded, but the triple repeat is what trips most solvers.
Full Wordle Walkthrough: April 27, 2026
A vowel-stacking opener like AUDIO or ADIEU is the right call here, since both surface I, E and other vowels in a single guess. Most starts will flag E in green or yellow, which already hints at the pattern. A second guess that tests common consonants — STARE, RAISE or NOISE works well — usually locks the R into position three and confirms the second E. By guess three, the only common five-letter word that fits _E_IE or EE_IE with the available letters is EERIE. The triple E is what blocks faster solves.
Quick Strategy Recap
When two early guesses both surface multiple vowels, treat it as a signal that the answer itself is vowel-heavy. Always keep an opener like ADIEU, AUDIO or OUIJA in your back pocket for puzzles like this one.
Today’s Answer
Wordle #1773: April 27, 2026
- Answer EERIE
What is today’s Wordle answer?
Today’s Wordle answer is EERIE. It is puzzle #1773, released Monday, April 27, 2026. EERIE is an adjective meaning strange, mysterious or frightening in a way that creates an unsettling feeling.
What are the hints for Wordle #1773?
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter E and ends with the letter E. The word has four vowels and just one consonant, with one letter repeated three times.
Is EERIE a valid Wordle word?
Yes. EERIE is a standard five-letter adjective in the Wordle word list. It is commonly used to describe haunted houses, fog-filled forests, sudden silences and other unsettling scenes.
How many vowels does today’s Wordle have?
Today’s Wordle, EERIE, has four vowels — three E’s in positions one, two and five, plus an I in position four. The only consonant is R in position three. This makes it one of the most vowel-heavy Wordle answers in recent months.
What does EERIE mean?
EERIE is an adjective that describes something strange, mysterious or frightening in a way that produces a sense of unease or dread. The word originated in Northern English and Scottish dialects and is often used to describe atmospheres, sounds and visual scenes that feel supernatural.
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Answer: EERIE
Wordle #1773 (Monday, April 27, 2026): EERIE — an adjective for something strange or unsettling. Four vowels (E, E, I, E) with R as the only consonant; the letter E repeats three times, a sub-1% Wordle pattern.
Answer: GLOSS
Wordle #1772 (Sunday, April 26, 2026): GLOSS — a noun or verb meaning a shine on a smooth surface, or to deal with something superficially. Single vowel (O) in position three, with a double S closing the word.
Answer: WOMEN
Wordle #1771 (Saturday, April 25, 2026): WOMEN — the plural of woman, meaning adult human females. Starts with W, ends with N, with vowels O and E in positions two and four.
Answer: DRUNK
Wordle #1770 (Friday, April 24, 2026): DRUNK — an adjective meaning impaired by excess alcohol or figuratively overwhelmed by strong emotion. Five letters, one vowel (U at position three), no repeated letters.
Answer: TWEET
Wordle #1769 (Thursday, April 23, 2026): TWEET — a short, high-pitched bird call or social media post. The double E at positions 3 and 4 and the T bookending both ends are the defining structural features.
Answer: SNORE
Wordle #1768 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026): SNORE — the rough, hoarse sound produced during sleep when airflow is partially blocked. Two vowels (O at three, E at five), three consonants (S, N, R), no repeated letters. The SN- opening and -ORE suffix made this a medium-difficulty solve.