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 #1887
- One vowel, one set of double letters.
- Starts with G, ends with L.
- Both a noun and a verb.
- Think of a metal framework for cooking food over an open fire, or questioning someone intensely.
If those hints got you there, nice work. If not, the answer is just below.
Today’s Wordle Answer
The answer for Wordle #1887, August 19, 2026, is:
GRILL
GRILL works two ways: as a noun for the metal framework used to cook food over open heat, and as a verb meaning to interrogate someone intensely. A common word in everyday conversation, especially around backyard cookouts.
Yesterday’s Answer
Looking for August 18’s word instead? That one was STRIP.
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 19 for the full breakdown across all four words.
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