NYT Wordle · #1884

Wordle Hints & Answer (#1884) — August 16, 2026

By Sneha Rajput·August 16, 2026

Wordle hints for August 16, 2026

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1 Category What kind of word is it?

A noun — a savory culinary preparation used to encase or garnish cold dishes.

2 Synonym A word that means something similar

meat jelly

3 Used in a sentence See it in context, with the word blanked out

The chef presented the poached salmon encased in a glistening layer of _____.

4 Starting letter The first letter

Today's Wordle starts with A.

5 Letter pattern Consonants shown, vowels hidden

Consonants shown; each blank tile is a vowel.

SPC

6 Ending letter The last letter

Today's Wordle ends with C.

7 One more letter Reveal interior letters, one at a time

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2nd letterTap to reveal

3rd letterTap to reveal

8 Full definition The dictionary definition — the biggest tell

A savory jelly made from clarified meat or fish stock, often set in a mold and used to coat or contain cold meats, eggs, or vegetables.

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