Today’s Wordle Hints & Answer: August 20, 2026 (Puzzle #1888)

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 Commentary & Wordle Hints

The less common vowel placement and slightly tricky ending can make today’s answer slightly tricky, especially if you usually guess words with A, E, or O first.

If you’re still looking for a strong opening word, options like MAGIC, CURSE, or DRINK 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 M.
• It ends with Y.
• It contains 2 vowels (U, Y).
• No letters are repeated.
• It is used as an adjective.
• It means dark, cloudy, or unclear; also used to describe something that is vague or suspicious.

According to Merriam-Webster, it means “characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke.”

Today’s Wordle Answer

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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 19, 2026 (Puzzle #1887): GRILL
• August 18, 2026 (Puzzle #1886): STRIP
• August 17, 2026 (Puzzle #1885): TRIBE
• August 16, 2026 (Puzzle #1884): ASPIC
• August 15, 2026 (Puzzle #1883): LOOSE

For a complete list, visit our Wordle archive.

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