Wordle Answer Today — Hints & Solution for Puzzle #989 (Sep 15)

3 Progressive Hints — No Spoilers

1 Category

This word relates to an action or process

2 Structure

2 vowel(s) · Y acts as vowel · starts with L

3 Definition

A common 5-letter English word

Wordle Unlimited #989 · Tuesday, September 15, 2026

L

A

Y

E

R

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SLATE REALM LEARN — tests most common vowels

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L

A

T

E

Found 3 letters in the word but wrong position. Reposition them in your next guess.

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E

A

L

M

4 letters present but misplaced. Try different positions while keeping known correct letters.

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N

Pattern emerging: 1 confirmed positions, 3 letters to place. Use process of elimination.

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R

✓ LAYER — Answer found!

Key Insight

Both the first and last letters are consonants, which is the most common pattern in English words. The word ends with the common suffix "-er", which can help narrow down candidates after identifying the root. Most letters in this word are high-frequency letters, making it accessible with standard solving strategies.

Word Meaning

LAYER

/leɪə/ US

noun

1. A single thickness of some material covering a surface.

"After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer."

2. A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.

"I find seven-layer cake a bit too rich."

3. One of the items in a hierarchy.

"mired in layers of deceit"

Synonyms:

lay stratum

verb

1. To cut or divide (something) into layers

2. To arrange (something) in layers.

"Layer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern."

3 Progressive Hints — No Spoilers

1 Category

This word describes a feeling or emotion

2 Structure

1 vowel(s) · starts with W

3 Definition

A common 4-letter English word

Wordle Unlimited #989 · Tuesday, September 15, 2026

W

E

N

T

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ABLE DENT RENT — tests most common vowels

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A

B

L

E

Found 1 letter in the word but wrong position. Reposition it in your next guess.

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D

E

N

T

Very close! Focus on the remaining unknown positions.

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Very close! Focus on the remaining unknown positions.

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✓ WENT — Answer found!

Key Insight

With only 1 unique vowel (E), this word is harder to crack. Once all other vowels are eliminated, focus on Y as a potential vowel substitute. Both the first and last letters are consonants, which is the most common pattern in English words. Most letters in this word are high-frequency letters, making it accessible with standard solving strategies.

Word Meaning

WENT

/went/ US

verb

1. To move:

2. (chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).

"The engine just won't go anymore."

3. To start; to begin (an action or process).

"Get ready, get set, go!"

Synonyms:

become change into turn cross draw

Antonyms:

freeze halt remain stand still stay

verb

1. To turn; change.

2. To direct (one's way or course); pursue one's way; proceed upon some course or way.

"We wended our weary way westward."

3. To turn; make a turn; go round; veer.

Synonyms:

to betake oneself

noun

1. A course; a way, a path; a journey.

Synonyms:

gone eode gaed yead yede

3 Progressive Hints — No Spoilers

1 Category

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation

2 Structure

2 vowel(s) · starts with C

3 Definition

A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.

Wordle Unlimited #989 · Tuesday, September 15, 2026

C

L

I

E

N

T

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LIVELY — tests most common vowels

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L

I

V

E

L

Y

Great start! 1 letter in position, 2 more in word. Build around the correct positions.

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C

L

I

E

N

T

✓ CLIENT — Answer found!

Key Insight

Both the first and last letters are consonants, which is the most common pattern in English words. This word can be solved in just 2 steps using common starting words like LIVELY. Most letters in this word are high-frequency letters, making it accessible with standard solving strategies.

Word Meaning

CLIENT

/ˈklʌɪənt/ US

noun

1. A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.

2. The role of a computer application or system that requests and/or consumes the services provided by another having the role of server.

3. One who receives help or services from a professional such as a lawyer or accountant.

Synonyms:

buyer customer punter

Antonyms:

server

3 Progressive Hints — No Spoilers

1 Category

This word relates to an action or movement

2 Structure

1 vowel(s) · starts with R

3 Definition

A common 7-letter English word

Wordle Unlimited #989 · Tuesday, September 15, 2026

R

E

V

E

R

S

E

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CLARIFY OBSERVE — tests most common vowels

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C

L

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R

I

F

Y

Found 1 letter in the word but wrong position. Reposition it in your next guess.

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O

B

S

E

R

V

E

Pattern emerging: 3 confirmed positions, 2 letters to place. Use process of elimination.

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V

E

R

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E

✓ REVERSE — Answer found!

Key Insight

With only 1 unique vowel (E), this word is harder to crack. Once all other vowels are eliminated, focus on Y as a potential vowel substitute. The word starts with the common prefix "re-", useful for pattern matching after the first guess. This word can be solved in just 3 steps using common starting words like CLARIFY. Most letters in this word are high-frequency letters, making it accessible with standard solving strategies.

Word Meaning

REVERSE

/ɹɪˈvɜːs/ US

noun

1. The opposite of something.

"We believed the Chinese weren't ready for us. In fact, the reverse was true."

2. The act of going backwards; a reversal.

3. A piece of misfortune; a setback.

verb

1. To turn something around so that it faces the opposite direction or runs in the opposite sequence.

"to reverse a portion of video footage"

2. To turn something inside out or upside down.

3. To transpose the positions of two things.

Antonyms:

normalise normalize unreverse

adjective

1. Opposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction.

"The mirror showed us a reverse view of the scene."

2. Pertaining to engines, vehicle movement etc. moving in a direction opposite to the usual direction.

"He selected reverse gear."

3. (of points) To be in the non-default position; to be set for the lesser-used route.

Antonyms:

normal

adverb

1. In a reverse way or direction; in reverse; upside-down.

3 Progressive Hints — No Spoilers

1 Category

This word relates to an action or process

2 Structure

3 vowel(s) · starts with R

3 Definition

A common 8-letter English word

Wordle Unlimited #989 · Tuesday, September 15, 2026

R

E

D

U

C

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G

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CASUALLY — tests most common vowels

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C

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U

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Y

Great start! 1 letter in position, 1 more in word. Build around the correct positions.

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✓ REDUCING — Answer found!

Key Insight

This word contains 3 different vowels, making it easier to identify with vowel-heavy starting words like CASUALLY. Both the first and last letters are consonants, which is the most common pattern in English words. The word ends with the common suffix "-ing", which can help narrow down candidates after identifying the root. The word starts with the common prefix "re-", useful for pattern matching after the first guess. This word can be solved in just 2 steps using common starting words like CASUALLY. Most letters in this word are high-frequency letters, making it accessible with standard solving strategies.

Word Meaning

REDUCING

/ɹɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/ US

verb

1. To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

"to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."

2. To lose weight.

3. To bring to an inferior rank; to degrade, to demote.

"Hester Prynne was shocked at the condition to which she found the clergyman reduced."

Synonyms:

inspissate cut decrease lower

Antonyms:

increase

adjective

1. That causes reduction.

3 Progressive Hints — No Spoilers

1 Category

This word describes a feeling or emotion

2 Structure

3 vowel(s) · starts with T

3 Definition

A common 9-letter English word

Wordle Unlimited #989 · Tuesday, September 15, 2026

T

H

O

U

S

A

N

D

S

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CONDITION — tests most common vowels

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C

O

N

D

I

T

I

O

N

Found 4 letters in the word but wrong position. Reposition them in your next guess.

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T

H

O

U

S

A

N

D

S

✓ THOUSANDS — Answer found!

Key Insight

This word contains 3 different vowels, making it easier to identify with vowel-heavy starting words like CONDITION. Both the first and last letters are consonants, which is the most common pattern in English words. This word can be solved in just 2 steps using common starting words like CONDITION. Most letters in this word are high-frequency letters, making it accessible with standard solving strategies.

Word Meaning

THOUSANDS

noun/verb/adjective

1. A 9-letter English word.

3 Progressive Hints — No Spoilers

1 Category

This word is a noun describing a concept or state

2 Structure

3 vowel(s) · starts with O

3 Definition

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

Wordle Unlimited #989 · Tuesday, September 15, 2026

O

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ANTIBIOTIC — tests most common vowels

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A

N

T

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B

I

O

T

I

C

Great start! 1 letter in position, 6 more in word. Build around the correct positions.

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✓ OBLIGATION — Answer found!

Key Insight

This word contains 3 different vowels, making it easier to identify with vowel-heavy starting words like ANTIBIOTIC. The word ends with the common suffix "-tion", which can help narrow down candidates after identifying the root. This word can be solved in just 2 steps using common starting words like ANTIBIOTIC. Most letters in this word are high-frequency letters, making it accessible with standard solving strategies.

Word Meaning

OBLIGATION

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ US

noun

1. The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

2. A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.

3. A course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted.

Synonyms:

duty commitment

Antonyms:

right

3 Progressive Hints — No Spoilers

1 Category

This word relates to a place or location

2 Structure

2 vowel(s) · starts with D

3 Definition

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

Wordle Unlimited #989 · Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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SIGNIFICANT — tests most common vowels

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Good foundation! 2 letters locked in position. Keep these fixed and test other letters.

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✓ DEVELOPMENT — Answer found!

Key Insight

Both the first and last letters are consonants, which is the most common pattern in English words. The word ends with the common suffix "-ment", which can help narrow down candidates after identifying the root. This word can be solved in just 2 steps using common starting words like SIGNIFICANT. Most letters in this word are high-frequency letters, making it accessible with standard solving strategies.

Word Meaning

DEVELOPMENT

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ US

noun

1. The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

2. The process by which a mature multicellular organism or part of an organism is produced by the addition of new cells.

"The organism has reached a crucial stage in its development."

3. Something which has developed.

"Our news team brings you the latest developments."

Today's Wordle Answer — September 15, 2026 (#989)

LAYER

WENT

CLIENT

REVERSE

REDUCING

THOUSANDS

OBLIGATION

DEVELOPMENT

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