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Today's Wordle answer (June 28, #1835) is EMCEE: — a word meaning a master of ceremonies at an event.
The word contains one repeated letter that appears three times: The letter **E** appears at positions 1, 3, and 5.
Only one vowel: is used in the entire word (E), making it an uncommon pattern for Wordle solutions.
Yesterday's answer (June 27, #1834) was SCOOP: , which also featured a repeated letter.
Recent answers trend toward words with double letters: CURRY (#1830), QUEER (#1831), ACUTE (#1833), and now EMCEE (#1835).
Why this matters: Understanding these patterns helps players refine their guessing strategy. Words with repeated letters and single vowels are statistically less common, so knowing how to approach them can dramatically improve your solve rate.
Today's Wordle puzzle stands out because of its unusual letter distribution. While most Wordle answers feature two or three distinct vowels, EMCEE uses the letter E in three out of five positions — a rarity in the game's word bank.
Players who started with common openers like ADIEU, STARE, or CRANE (the WordleBot-recommended starter) likely discovered the repeated E early on. However, the challenge lies in positioning: even if you identified E as a frequent letter, placing it correctly at the start, middle, and end of a five-letter word is no small feat.
A recent study on Wordle's toughest words revealed that words with repetitive letters consistently rank among the hardest to solve. Today's EMCEE fits this pattern perfectly.
| Date | Puzzle # | Answer |
|------|----------|--------|
| June 23 | #1830 | CURRY |
| June 24 | #1831 | QUEER |
| June 25 | #1832 | UNITY |
| June 26 | #1833 | ACUTE |
| June 27 | #1834 | SCOOP |
| June 28 | #1835 | EMCEE |
According to the NYT's WordleBot, CRANE is the statistically best starting word. Other strong options include ADIEU, TRAIN, CLOSE, STARE, NOISE, and ROAST. These words maximize vowel coverage and common consonant placement.
What is today's Wordle answer for June 28, 2026?
The answer for NYT Wordle #1835 is EMCEE.
What are the best starting words for Wordle?
Top starting words include CRANE, ADIEU, STARE, TRAIN, CLOSE, NOISE, and ROAST. These lean heavy on common letters like E, A, and R while avoiding rare letters like Z, J, and Q.
How does WordleBot work?
WordleBot is the New York Times' analytical tool that evaluates your guesses and suggests optimal starting words based on letter frequency data and game history.
Where can I play Wordle?
You can play the daily Wordle puzzle for free at the New York Times website.
What other word games does the NYT offer?
Alongside Wordle, the New York Times offers Connections, Connections: Sports Edition, Strands, the Mini Crossword, and the full Crossword puzzle.
Expect the unexpected: Words with triple repeated letters like EMCEE are rare but appear — always keep this possibility in mind when guessing.
Track your letter frequency: Use the letters E, A, R, T, and N early in your guesses to maximize information.
Don't ignore single-vowel words: While unusual, they do appear and can stump even experienced players.
Learn from past answers: Reviewing recent Wordle solutions (CURRY, QUEER, UNITY, ACUTE, SCOOP) reveals that double and triple letters appear frequently — adjust your strategy accordingly.
Did today's Wordle stump you, or did you crack EMCEE on your first few tries? Share your score and strategy with fellow word game enthusiasts!
Do you think words with repeated letters make Wordle more fun or just more frustrating? Let us know in the comments!
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