Waffle hints and answers for September 23, 2026

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Maya ChenSenior Puzzle Editor · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Puzzle#1,706

Words6

Swaps15

Perfect10

Today’s Waffle grid

The scrambled starting grid for Waffle #1,706.

DGAWTNATRAOERRLNNHFIT

Waffle hints for September 23, 2026 (#1,706)

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

Across row 1An early version of a written work (such as a book or e-mail) or drawing.

Down column 1past participle of draw; to sketch; depict with lines; to produce a picture with pencil, crayon, chalk, etc. on paper, cardboard, etc.

Across row 3To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.

Down column 3By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.

Across row 5The period between sunset and sunrise, when a location faces far away from the sun, thus when the sky is dark.

Down column 5To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward.

Spoiler

Waffle answers today

DRAFTRLRATONEWNANIGHT

DRAFTDRAWNATONEALONGNIGHTTREAT

How to solve Waffle #1,706

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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