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, TRAIN, or STARE 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 (A, E).
- No letters are repeated.
- It can be used as both a noun and a verb.
- It refers to a visible mark or sign left behind, or to follow and find evidence of something.
According to Merriam-Webster, it means “a mark, line, or curve left by something that has passed” or “to follow the path or trail of something.”
Today’s Wordle Answer
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The Wordle word today is
TRACE
The straightforward letter pattern and common vowels make today’s answer easier to spot once you identify the starting and ending letters.
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 20, 2026 (Puzzle #1888): MURKY
- August 19, 2026 (Puzzle #1887): GRILL
- August 18, 2026 (Puzzle #1886): STRIP
- August 17, 2026 (Puzzle #1885): TRIBE
- August 16, 2026 (Puzzle #1884): ASPIC
For a complete list, visit our Wordle archive.
Try Today’s Other NYT Games Solutions
Finished today’s Wordle? You can also check out our guides for the other daily New York Times games like NYT Connections and NYT Strands.
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