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 #1885
- Two vowels (I, E), three consonants (T, R, B), no repeated letters.
- Starts with T, ends with E.
- Can describe your family or a close-knit group of friends.
- A socially, ethnically, and politically cohesive group of people.
If those hints got you there, nice work. If not, the answer is just below.
Today’s Wordle Answer
The answer for Wordle #1885, August 17, 2026, is:
TRIBE
TRIBE comes from the Old French “tribu” and Latin “tribus,” originally referring to one of the three great divisions in the old Roman governing system. Today it’s used more broadly for any group sharing common ancestry, culture, or interests.
Yesterday’s Answer
Looking for August 16’s word instead? That one was ASPIC.
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 17 for the full breakdown across all four words.
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