Here are today's Wordle hints and the answer for August 12, 2026, Wordle #1880. Solving tips come first, then progressive hints; the answer stays collapsed until you open it.
How to solve Wordle
Treat each guess as information, not a random shot.
- Open with a word that mixes common consonants and a couple of vowels so the first grid teaches you a lot.
- Lock greens in place on later guesses. Move yellows to a new slot instead of repeating the same wrong position.
- Drop greys from your mental alphabet. Do not waste a later guess on a letter you already ruled out.
- If two vowels are still possible, use a guess that tests both while keeping your greens fixed.
- When you are down to a shortlist, the Wordle solver can lock greens, force yellows with Must Include, and exclude greys.
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?
No. Every letter in the answer is unique.
First letter
It starts with W.
What it means
A dictionary gloss for the answer word (a.): weak and ineffectual
Today's Wordle answer
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The Wordle answer for August 12, 2026 is WIMPY.
The Wordle word 'wimpy' means weak and ineffectual, a fitting answer for anyone struggling with today's grid.
My first guess was so wimpy it just whispered 'E' at the board and hoped for the best.
How to improve your Wordle opening
Use the Wordle solver to lock greens in each slot, force yellows with Must Include, and drop greys from the letter pool. For a wider browse, open the 5 letter words finder.
FAQ
What time does Wordle reset?
A new Wordle is available at midnight local time for most players. This page follows the NYT puzzle date in Eastern time.
Where can I play Wordle?
On the New York Times Games site and in the NYT Games app.