The New York Times Wordle for Sunday, February 1, 2026, turned into one of those puzzles that looks finished before it actually is. Puzzle No. 1688 tightened quickly, then forced many players into a few extra guesses before everything finally lined up.
If youâre still working through todayâs grid â or just want to see how it played out â here are the official hints and the final reveal.
Wordle hints for February 1, 2026
- The solution is an adjective.
- It contains five letters.
- The word can be used literally or figuratively.
- It often describes something that is not smooth or easy to deal with.
Many players reported feeling close early, only to circle through several near-misses before landing the final word.
Community solve pattern
âŹđ¨âŹâŹâŹ ASTER
đŠâŹđŠđŠâŹ SLINK
đŠâŹđŠđŠâŹ SWING
đŠâŹđŠđŠđŠ SHINY
The solve had the feel of a game heading into extra innings â especially frustrating for players grinding it out in freezing February weather.
Wordle answer for Puzzle No. 1688
Tap to reveal todayâs Wordle answer
SPINY
Spiny is an adjective that literally means âcovered with spines, thorns, or prickles.â Figuratively, itâs often used to describe situations that are awkward, delicate, or full of difficulty â which explains why todayâs puzzle felt more troublesome than it first appeared.
The puzzle is published daily by the New York Times Wordle.
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