Wordle #1889 Hints and Answer for August 21, 2026: Solve Today's Puzzle!
Today's NYT Wordle should make you think of the faint mark or evidence something leaves behind after it has passed.
But the day just isn't complete until I've solved all of the free word games from the New York Times, including Connections
, Connections Sports Edition
, Strands
, and Mini Crossword
. If you're stuck on today's Wordle answer, we're here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle #1889ahead.
Let's start with a few hints.
How many vowels are in today's Wordle?
There are two vowels in today's five-letter word.
What kind of letter does today's Wordle start with?
Today's Wordle begins with a consonant.
Are there any double letters?
There are no double letters in today's Wordle.
Can you give another hint about today's Wordle
A hint for today's Wordle is: can mean to copy a drawing by placing a see-through paper over it.
OK, that's it for hints—I don't want to totally give it away before revealing the answer!
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We'll have the answer below this friendly reminder of how to play the game
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SPOILERS BELOW—do not scroll any further if you don't want the answer revealed.
The New York Times
Today's Wordle Answer for #1889 on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Today's Wordle answer on Friday, August 21, 2026, is TRACE.
-If you missed it, catch up with the answer to yesterday's Wordle .
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