Stuck on today’s puzzle? Here are a few hints before the full answer, so you can stop scrolling the moment you’ve got it.
Hints for Wordle #1886
- Just one vowel, no repeated letters.
- Starts with S, ends with P.
- Think of removing a covering or layer.
- Also describes a long, narrow piece of something.
If those hints got you there, nice work. If not, the answer is just below.
Today’s Wordle Answer
The answer for Wordle #1886, August 18, 2026, is:
STRIP
A word with two common meanings: to remove a covering or layer from something, or a long, narrow piece cut or torn from a larger whole. A fairly approachable word today, since it uses several high-frequency letters.
Yesterday’s Answer
Looking for August 17’s word instead? That one was TRIBE.
Good Starting Word for Tomorrow
If today’s round felt rough, opening with a word like SLATE, CRANE, or ADIEU tomorrow gives you the best shot at fast, useful feedback, they spread across common letters instead of clustering rare ones.
Playing Quordle Too?
If you’re juggling today’s Quordle boards as well, check our Quordle answer for August 18 for the full breakdown across all four words.
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