Wordle Today: Hints and Answer for Monday, February 9, 2026 (#1,696)

Looking for the Wordle answer from Monday, February 9, 2026? This was NYT Wordle puzzle #1,696. Use the hints below first, then open the spoiler section for the solution.

Hints for Wordle #1,696

1. The answer has two vowels.
2. It starts with a consonant.
3. At least one letter is repeated.
4. The word can refer to a musical instrument.

Answer for Monday, February 9, 2026

Spoiler: The answer was CELLO.

These clues point to the string instrument whose name also fits Wordle’s five-letter format. This answer applies specifically to the February 9, 2026 puzzle, not to the current daily game.

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