Waffle hints and answers for October 3, 2026

Hints that get gradually more specific, then the answers if you need them. Nothing is revealed until you tap.

Puzzle#1,716
Words6
Swaps15
Perfect10

Today’s Waffle grid

The scrambled starting grid for Waffle #1,716.

CDAHOIEMPAHDEBRIEFEUR

Waffle hints for October 3, 2026 (#1,716)

A definition for each of the six words. Open one at a time and stop as soon as it clicks.

1
Across row 1a strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity.
2
Down column 1To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.
3
Across row 3sapsucking pest insect of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.
4
Down column 3rehabilitation, especially to treat the use of recreational drugs.
5
Across row 5a glowing piece of coal or wood; a hot coal.
6
Down column 5comparative form of odd: more odd
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Waffle answers today

CURIOHEDAPHIDFAEEMBER
CURIOCHAFEAPHIDREHABEMBERODDER

How to solve Waffle #1,716

Green letters are already correct. Yellow letters belong in the word they are in but in another position; grey letters belong elsewhere. Drag one letter onto another to swap them. Solve all six words before you run out of swaps.

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Waffle tips for tomorrow

  • Work the corners first. Corner letters belong to two words at once, so their green and yellow clues are the most informative.
  • Count yellows per word. A yellow letter in a word must stay in that word. Move it along the word, not out of it.
  • Plan swaps that fix two letters. The ideal swap places both letters correctly. Ten perfect swaps solve any puzzle.

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What are the Waffle answers today?+

Waffle #1,716 on October 3, 2026: CURIO, CHAFE, APHID, REHAB, EMBER, ODDER.

How many swaps do you get in Waffle?+

Fifteen. Every puzzle can be solved in ten, and each unused swap earns a star.

Where can I find past Waffle answers?+

Every date since September 2026 has its own page on GameAnswers.com with the solved grid and all six words.

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