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Daily Waffle #47 answers and hints

Need a nudge on the Thursday, April 16, 2026 grid? Start with one clue. Nothing else shows until you tap it.

The starting grid for #47

6 words hide in this 5×5 grid. You get 15 swaps, and the best solve takes 10.

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Hints for each word in #47

Tap one hint at a time. The clue comes first. Then you get the first and last letters. The word shows only when you tap the last button.

  1. Word 1: the top row (row 1)

    Hint 1: the clue

    noun: the beginning or early stages

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with O and ends with T.

    Show the word

    ONSET

  2. Word 2: the middle row (row 3)

    Hint 1: the clue

    noun: a document ordering the payment of money

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with D and ends with T.

    Show the word

    DRAFT

  3. Word 3: the bottom row (row 5)

    Hint 1: the clue

    adjective: covered with or consisting of rust

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with R and ends with Y.

    Show the word

    RUSTY

  4. Word 4: the left column (column 1)

    Hint 1: the clue

    noun: (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with O and ends with R.

    Show the word

    ORDER

  5. Word 5: the middle column (column 3)

    Hint 1: the clue

    noun: a woman's close-fitting foundation garment

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with S and ends with S.

    Show the word

    STAYS

  6. Word 6: the right column (column 5)

    Hint 1: the clue

    adjective: showing signs of wear and tear

    Hint 2: first and last letter

    It starts with T and ends with Y.

    Show the word

    TATTY

What is the answer to Waffle #47?

The answer is 6 words that fit together in one grid. Tap below to see all of them. This puzzle has only one answer, so if your words differ, a letter is still in the wrong place.

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Across: ONSET, DRAFT, RUSTY

Down: ORDER, STAYS, TATTY

How do you solve #47 in 10 swaps?

Make the swaps that fix two tiles at once first. This grid has 6 of them. The list below is one shortest route from the start to the answer.

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  1. Swap row 1, column 2 with row 3, column 5. This puts N and T in place.
  2. Swap row 1, column 3 with row 2, column 3. This puts S and T in place.
  3. Swap row 4, column 3 with row 5, column 1. This puts Y and R in place.
  4. Swap row 1, column 1 with row 3, column 3. This puts A in place.
  5. Swap row 1, column 1 with row 5, column 2. This puts O and U in place.
  6. Swap row 1, column 4 with row 1, column 5. This puts E in place.
  7. Swap row 1, column 5 with row 5, column 3. This puts T and S in place.
  8. Swap row 2, column 5 with row 4, column 5. This puts T in place.
  9. Swap row 2, column 5 with row 3, column 4. This puts F in place.
  10. Swap row 2, column 5 with row 5, column 5. This puts A and Y in place.

What do the words in #47 mean?

ONSET
noun: the beginning or early stages
DRAFT
noun: a document ordering the payment of money
RUSTY
adjective: covered with or consisting of rust
ORDER
noun: (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
STAYS
noun: a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
TATTY
adjective: showing signs of wear and tear

Word meanings come from WordNet 3.1, a free English dictionary from Princeton University. Puzzle published Thursday, April 16, 2026.