Monday, February 9, 2026
Wordle #1696 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is about average difficulty, and the answer is a very common, everyday word.
2How many vowels?
You're looking for 2 vowels.
3Which vowels?
E, O — those are the vowels you need.
4Any repeated letters?
Yes — one letter pulls double duty, which is exactly where guesses tend to go wrong.
5Reveal the first letter
The opening letter is C.
6Reveal the last letter
Last letter: O.
The answer
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The answer is
CELLO
CELLO
Common questions
What is the Wordle answer for Monday, February 9, 2026?
Wordle #1696 solves to CELLO. We keep it hidden behind a button so a stray glance can't spoil it.
What letters does Wordle #1696 start and end with?
First letter C, last letter O.
How many vowels does the Monday, February 9, 2026 Wordle have?
It has 2 vowels: E, O.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
It does: a letter is used twice, so don't be afraid to double up.
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