Waffle hints and answers for September 20, 2026

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Maya ChenSenior Puzzle Editor · Updated Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min read

Puzzle#1,703

Words6

Swaps15

Perfect10

Today’s Waffle grid

The scrambled starting grid for Waffle #1,703.

POEAYATTAYSPNAEERIRAN

Waffle hints for September 20, 2026 (#1,703)

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

Across row 1Of, pertaining to, or having many pines.

Down column 1a sheet material used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.

Across row 3dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form and typically boiled for eating.

Down column 3Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person); objectionable, unpleasant (of a thing); repellent, offensive.

Across row 5A manufactured regenerated cellulosic fibre.

Down column 5To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.

Spoiler

Waffle answers today

PINEYAAEPASTAETRRAYON

PINEYPAPERPASTANASTYRAYONYEARN

How to solve Waffle #1,703

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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