Today’s Wordle Hints & Answer: August 17, 2026 (Puzzle #1885)

Last updated: August 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM PHT

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 Wordle Hints

If you’re still looking for a strong opening word, options like RAISE, STARE, 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 T.
• It ends with E.
• It contains 2 vowels (I, E).
• No letters are repeated.
• It is used as a noun.
• It refers to a group of people forming a distinct community or family.

The straightforward letter pattern and common vowels make today’s answer easier to spot once you identify the starting letter.

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: The answer is listed below so don’t scroll down if you still want to solve it yourself and follow the hints above.

Today’s Wordle Answer for August 17, 2026, Monday Puzzle #1885

According to Merriam-Webster, it means “a social group comprising numerous families, clans, or generations together with slaves, dependents, or adopted strangers.”

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 16, 2026 (Puzzle #1884): ASPIC
• August 15, 2026 (Puzzle #1883): LOOSE
• August 14, 2026 (Puzzle #1882): GEODE
• August 13, 2026 (Puzzle #1881): CRASH
• August 12, 2026 (Puzzle #1880): WIMPY

For a complete list, visit our Wordle archive.

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