Wordle Hints & Answer Today: August 13, 2026 (Puzzle #1881)

Need a little help with today’s Wordle? Whether you’re trying to protect your daily streak or you’re simply stuck on your last few guesses, we’ve put together a set of spoiler-free hints before revealing the answer.

Today’s Hints

If you’re still looking for a strong opening word, options like CRANE, SHARE, or TRAIN can help test several common letters and quickly narrow down the possibilities. Try solving today’s puzzle using these clues before looking at the answer.

• The word starts with C.
• It ends with H.
• It contains 1 vowel (letter A)
• No letters are repeated.
• It can be used as both a noun and a verb.
• It refers to a violent collision, sudden loud impact, or a sudden severe failure.

According to Merriam-Webster, it means “to break violently and noisily.”

Today’s Answer

The answer is hidden below, so don’t reveal it if you still want to solve it yourself using the hints above.

The uncommon consonant combination at the start and end can make today’s answer slightly tricky, especially if you work through vowels first.

Previous Answers

Looking at recent solutions can help you avoid repeating words that have appeared in previous puzzles and give you an idea of the words used recently.

• August 12, 2026 (Puzzle #1880): WIMPY
• August 11, 2026 (Puzzle #1879): FENCE
• August 10, 2026 (Puzzle #1878): SNIPE
• August 9, 2026 (Puzzle #1877): CLUNK
• August 8, 2026 (Puzzle #1876): PRIVY

For a complete list, visit our Wordle archive.

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