Word game fans know the day isn’t complete without tackling Wordle, the popular daily puzzle from The New York Times. If today’s challenge has you stuck, we’ve got a few gentle hints to help you out—followed by the full answer if you need it. Spoilers ahead for Wordle #1693.

Today’s Wordle Hints

Before revealing the solution, here are some clues to point you in the right direction:

• The word contains two vowels
• It starts with a consonant
• There are no repeating letters
• The word can refer to a small mallet used by a judge or auctioneer

If that’s enough to spark an “aha” moment, stop scrolling now and give it another try.

How to Play Wordle

Players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word. After each guess, tiles change colour to show how close you are:

• Green means the letter is correct and in the right position
• Yellow means the letter is correct but in the wrong spot
• Grey means the letter isn’t in the word

Today’s Wordle Answer

Spoiler alert — answer below

The answer to Wordle #1693 for Friday, February 6, 2026, is:

GAVEL

If you didn’t get it this time, don’t worry—there’s always another puzzle waiting tomorrow. Be sure to check back for fresh hints and solutions when Wordle #1694 drops at midnight.