Thursday, August 20, 2026
Wordle #1888 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is on the tougher side — take your time, and the answer is a fairly common word.
2How many vowels?
You're looking for 1 vowel.
3Which vowels?
U — that's the only vowel you need.
4Any repeated letters?
No repeats — five different letters.
5Reveal the first letter
The opening letter is M.
6Reveal the last letter
Last letter: Y.
The answer
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The answer is
MURKY
MURKY
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Thursday, August 20, 2026?
Wordle #1888 solves to MURKY. We keep it hidden behind a button so a stray glance can't spoil it.
What letters does Wordle #1888 start and end with?
First letter M, last letter Y.
How many vowels does the Thursday, August 20, 2026 Wordle have?
It has 1 vowel: U.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
No repeats in this one; five distinct letters.
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