Wordle Hints & Answer Today: August 11, 2026 (Puzzle #1879)

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 solution is a familiar everyday word often used to describe a barrier or boundary around an area. It contains one repeated letter, so take note of duplicate characters as you narrow down your guesses.

If you’re still choosing an opening word, options like STARE, TRAIN, or FRAME cover several of the most common letters and can quickly eliminate multiple possibilities.

Wordle Hints Today

Try solving the puzzle using these clues before looking at the answer.

• The word starts with F.
• It ends with E.
• It contains two vowels and three consonants.
• The letter E appears twice in the word.
• It is a noun and verb.
• It means a structure serving as a barrier, or to surround and enclose an area.

Wordle Answer Today: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: The answer is hidden below. Do not click the answer button if you still want to solve Puzzle #1879 using the hints above.

This word refers to a barrier intended to prevent escape or intrusion, or to mark a boundary. Its repeated letter pattern can still be deceptive, especially since the vowel appears in both the second and final position, which often leads players toward several similar-looking guesses.

Recent Wordle Answers

Looking at previous solutions can help you avoid entering words that have already appeared recently and give you a better sense of Wordle’s recent word selection.

• August 10, 2026 (Puzzle #1878): SNIPE
• August 9, 2026 (Puzzle #1877): CLUNK
• August 8, 2026 (Puzzle #1876): PRIVY
• August 7, 2026 (Puzzle #1875): FEIGN
• August 6, 2026 (Puzzle #1874): GRIPE

More NYT Games Guides

If you’ve finished today’s Wordle, you can also check out our guides for other New York Times games:

• NYT Connections Hints & Answers Today: August 11, 2026 (Puzzle #1157)
• NYT Strands Hints, Spangram & Answers Today: August 11, 2026 (Puzzle #891)

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