{
  "id": 8586007,
  "title": "Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 20, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/wordle-today-answer-hints-for-september-20-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/wordle-today-answer-september-20-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Today's Wordle answer is SHONE. If you're a flashy person, this should be an easy one to solve. However, if you'd prefer to be told the word right away, you can find the solution at the bottom of this article. For those who want to solve it themselves, there are some clues and tips provided.\n\nWordle began as a gift from engineer Josh Wardle for his partner, but it quickly gained popularity worldwide. Various fan-made versions have also emerged, such as Squabble, Heardle, Dordle, and Quordle. The game was eventually acquired by the New York Times.\n\nWhen choosing a starting word, it's recommended to pick one with at least two different vowels and common consonants like S, T, R, or N. The Wordle archive, which included past puzzles, was previously available but is now only accessible to NYT Games subscribers. Turning on Hard Mode can add an extra challenge.\n\nToday's Wordle is a 5-letter word starting with the letter S. It does not contain any double letters.",
  "summary": "Here's the answer for \"Wordle\" #1918 on September 20 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.",
  "key_points": [
    "Today's Wordle answer is SHONE",
    "Wordle started as a gift from Josh Wardle",
    "SHONE has no double letters"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The acquisition by the New York Times has led to some changes in Wordle's offerings, such as limiting access to the Wordle archive to subscribers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 20, 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/nyt-connections-sports-edition-today-hints-and-answers-for-september",
        "published": "2026-09-20T02:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}