Wordle daily answer and hints released for June 16‑17, 2026

Mashable published the solutions and clues for the Wordle puzzles released on June 16 and June 17, 2026. The June 16 answer was "AMAZE", hinted by “To wow” and a repeated A, while the June 17 answer was "TOKEN", described as “A keepsake”.

The articles also recap Wordle’s origins—created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift—its acquisition by The New York Times, and the removal of the original public archive, which has since been replaced by a subscriber‑only NYT Games archive. Variations such as Squabble, Heardle, Dordle and Quordle are mentioned, along with tips on choosing effective starting words.