Wordle Hints & Answer Today: July 29, 2026 (Puzzle #1866)

Welcome to today’s Wordle guide. If you are working on Wednesday’s puzzle and want to keep your daily streak going, we have all the clues you need. Today’s word is a common term used in mechanics and plumbing, with no repeated letters to watch out for. Good opening words like VAPOR, VAULT, or RAISE help you rule out common letters quickly.

If you are stuck, read our gentle clues below before we share the final solution.

Wordle Hints Today

If you want helpful guidance without spoiling everything, here are clear hints for Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

• Today’s word begins with the letter V.
• The word ends with the letter E.
• There are 2 vowels and 3 consonants in today’s word.
• There is one repeated letter in today’s answer.

Exact Dictionary Definition

Today’s Wordle answer is a noun. It officially means:

“A device that controls the flow of a fluid or gas through a pipe or opening.”

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: The actual solution is right below. Do not scroll further if you still want to guess it yourself.

Wordle Answer Today: July 29, 2026 Wednesday (Puzzle #1866)

Previous Answers

Review this list of past solutions to keep track of which words have already been used. It helps you avoid reusing words that are no longer valid, and gives you a clearer idea of letter patterns and frequency.

• July 28, 2026 Puzzle #1865: SONAR
• July 27, 2026 Puzzle #1864: POSER
• July 26, 2026 Puzzle #1863: GRAPE
• July 25, 2026 Puzzle #1862: ALOHA
• July 24, 2026 Puzzle #1861: PUTTY

Daily NYT Puzzle Hub

While you are playing Wordle, you can also check out our guides for other New York Times puzzles today.

• Connections Hints & Answers Today: NYT Connections Hints & Answers Today: July 29, 2026 (Puzzle #1144)
• Strands Hints & Answers Today: NYT Strands Hints, Spangram & Answers Today: July 29, 2026 (Puzzle #878)

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