NYT Wordle Answer Today (#1908) β 9 Sep 2026 Solution & Hints
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About Todayβs Wordle
Wordle #1908 is a common verb and noun associated with suddenly breaking open or releasing pressure.
Non-Spoiler Overview
Think balloons, pipes, bubbles, or a sudden rush of energy. Todayβs answer is a very common everyday word that can work as both a verb and a noun, but its letter structure is tighter than its familiarity suggests.
There is only one standard vowel, U, and it appears near the front. That means most of the solving work comes from arranging four common consonants around it. If your early guesses reveal several yellows but few vowels, this is a good puzzle to stop searching for extra vowel combinations and start testing likely consonant clusters.
The ending is especially distinctive. A final run of common consonants can look unlikely at first, but once you recognize a pattern associated with sudden release, breaking, or a short outpouring, the answer becomes much easier to see.
Hints
Theme / Domain
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Pressure, breaking open, and sudden release.
Meaning Nudge
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To break open suddenly, often because of pressure from inside.
Letter Pattern Help
Starting Letter
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Starts with B.
Ending Letter
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Ends with T.
Vowels
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One vowel: U.
Repeated Letters
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No repeated letters.
Pattern Shape
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B U R S T.
Todayβs Answer
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Wordle #1908 Answer: BURST
Definition & Example
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BURST β to break open suddenly, or a sudden short outpouring. Example: βThe balloon burst when it touched the sharp edge.β
Quick Strategy Tips
With a single vowel, use guesses that cover several common consonants. If U is fixed near the front, combinations involving R, S, and T become especially useful. Once three of those consonants are confirmed, resist the urge to keep introducing new letters; placement is likely the real problem.
Consonant-heavy answers often become easier when you look for familiar endings rather than reading the board left to right. A cluster such as RST can feel unusual until you connect it to an everyday word.
A Possible Solving Path
A consonant-rich opener can reveal R, S, or T. If a follow-up places U in the second position, testing B at the front creates a strong frame. At that point, the remaining consonants can be arranged into a very familiar verb.
The key is recognizing that the answer is not built around a vowel pair. Once you commit to the single-vowel structure, the compact ending becomes a clue rather than an obstacle.
FAQ: Common Sticking Points
How many vowels?
One β U.
Repeated letters?
No.
What makes it tricky?
The three-consonant finish.
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