NEW YORK — Players of the New York Times' popular Wordle game woke up Sunday to a fresh five-letter challenge, with today's solution proving accessible yet thoughtful for many enthusiasts tracking their streaks.

The answer for Wordle No. 1,814 on June 7, 2026, is THUMB. The word refers to the short, thick digit of the human hand nearest the wrist that is opposable to the other fingers, according to Webster's New World College Dictionary.

This common anatomical term offered a mix of straightforward letter placement and everyday familiarity, allowing many to solve it within three to four guesses. The puzzle featured common consonants and a vowel that helped narrow options quickly for experienced players.

For those still working through the puzzle or seeking to improve future performance, here are spoiler-free hints: The word contains one vowel. It starts with a common consonant and ends with a consonant frequently seen in body-part words. No letters repeat. It relates to a part of the hand and can also describe an informal way of hitchhiking or a gardening technique.

Wordle continues its daily tradition of delivering a single word puzzle accessible worldwide. Created by Josh Wardle and acquired by the New York Times, the game has maintained massive popularity since its 2021 debut, blending simple mechanics with social sharing elements that fuel friendly competition among friends and families.

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