Is SHADY a Wordle Word?

Yes. SHADY is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on October 16, 2026 (#1945).

Since February 2026, Wordle sometimes reuses past answers, so it could be the answer again.

What does SHADY mean?

/ˈʃeɪdi/

adjective

  1. Abounding in shades.
  2. Causing shade.
  3. Overspread with shade; sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.
2 more adjective definitions
  1. Not trustworthy; disreputable.“He is a shady character.”
  2. Mean, cruel.“Don't be shady, give us a go.”

Definition from Wiktionary, available under the CC BY-SA license.

SHADY in Wordle

Starter word rating
WeakIn the top 54% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels
A
Unique letters
5 of 5
Common letters
A

Letter ratings use how often each letter appears in Wordle answers.

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