The Wordle answer today, November 13, 2026, is MOXIE, solving puzzle #1973. The word is a noun for nerve, spirit and determination.
Wordle #1973 answer
MOXIE
If you still want to solve it yourself, use the hints below one at a time before scrolling back to the answer.
Wordle hints for November 13
- The word has five letters and ends with E.
- It begins with M.
- It contains three vowels and two consonants.
- No letter repeats.
- It is a noun meaning courage, pluck, or perseverance.
Why MOXIE fits
MOXIE is a noun for courage, determination or spirit. The New York Times Wordle Review page for #1973 gives the dictionary sense as courage, pluck and perseverance, and also lists M as its consonant hint and E as its vowel hint.
The X is what makes the word difficult. Many players spend early guesses on common letters such as R, S, T and A, then reach an M-O-_-I-E pattern with several plausible endings. Once M, O, I and E are in place, the rare third letter is the one that settles the answer.
A useful second guess after a vowel-heavy opener is a word that tests M and O together. MOVIE is a natural trap because it shares four of MOXIE’s five letters, and one published solve path used it before landing on MOXIE.
MOXIE can also describe energy or know-how. In a sentence, someone might have the moxie to ask for a raise, which captures the sense of confidence mixed with nerve.
The official Wordle Review for puzzle #1973 states the answer and dictionary definition.
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