Here are today's Wordle hints and the answer for August 1, 2026, Wordle #1869. Hints come first so you can keep solving; the answer stays collapsed until you open it.
Today's Wordle hints
Stop as soon as a hint is enough. None of these name the full word.
How many vowels?
The answer has 1 vowel (counting A, E, I, O, and U only).
Does it repeat a letter?
Yes. At least one letter appears more than once.
First letter
It starts with S.
What it means
A dictionary gloss for the answer word (n.): Soft mud.
Today's Wordle answer
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The Wordle answer for August 1, 2026 is SLUSH.
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