Wordle and digital word puzzles provide daily challenges

Various word puzzle enthusiasts and guides are providing solutions and hints for popular daily games for September 21, 2026.

For the New York Times Wordle, the solution is ‘PAGER’, a five-letter word with two vowels and no repeated letters. Other popular variations such as Quordle and Octordle also have daily challenges active, requiring players to solve multiple words simultaneously.

Wordle, originally created by Josh Wardle and later acquired by the New York Times, has spawned a variety of fan-made and professional alternatives including Dordle, Squabble, and Heardle.