Wordle hints for August 21, 2026
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1 Category
A noun or verb — something left behind as evidence of passage or existence.
2 Synonym
vestige
3 Used in a sentence
The detective found only a faint _____ of mud near the back door, but it was enough to place the suspect at the scene.
4 Starting letter
Today's Wordle starts with T.
5 Letter pattern
Consonants shown; each blank tile is a vowel.
6 Ending letter
Today's Wordle ends with E.
7 One more letter
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A8 Full definition
A mark, sign, or very small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone; also, to follow or discover the course or origin of something by examining such marks or evidence.
Wordle answer for August 21, 2026
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