Wordle Hints & Answer Today: August 9, 2026 (Puzzle #1877)

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 dull, heavy sound made by something large striking or falling. 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 TRUCK, PLUNK, or STARE 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 C.
• It ends with K.
• It contains one vowel and four consonants.
• No letters are repeated
• It is a noun and verb.
• It means a heavy, dull sound, or to move or operate clumsily and noisily.

Wordle Answer Today: Sunday, August 9, 2026

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: The answer is hidden below. Do not click the answer button if you still want to solve Puzzle #1877 using the hints above.

This word refers to a heavy, low sound, or the act of moving or handling something heavily and awkwardly. Its repeated consonant pattern can be deceptive, especially since the single vowel appears in the middle position, which often leads players toward several similar-sounding 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 8, 2026 (Puzzle #1876): PRIVY
• August 7, 2026 (Puzzle #1875): FEIGN
• August 6, 2026 (Puzzle #1874): GRIPE
• August 5, 2026 (Puzzle #1873): POSIT
• August 4, 2026 (Puzzle #1872): MOTIF

More NYT Games Guides

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

• Connections Hints & Answers Today: August 9, 2026 (Puzzle #1155)
• Strands Hints, Spangram & Answers Today: August 9, 2026 (Puzzle #889)

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