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NYT Wordle · #1896

Wordle Hints & Answer (#1896) — August 28, 2026

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  • 5Letters
  • 2Vowels
  • 3Consonants
  • YesRepeated letter

Wordle hints for August 28, 2026

Eight clues, gentlest first — tap only as many as you need. Category is safest; the definition is the biggest tell. Skip to the answer →

1 Category What kind of word is it?

A noun — referring to a stage of childhood development between two broader age groups.

2 Synonym A word that means something similar

preteen

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

The mall's new entertainment center was clearly designed with the _____ crowd in mind, featuring arcade games and trendy snack shops.

4 Starting letter The first letter

Today's Wordle starts with T.

5 Letter pattern Consonants shown, vowels hidden

Consonants shown; each blank tile is a vowel.

TWN
6 Ending letter The last letter

Today's Wordle ends with N.

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

Still stuck? Uncover interior letters one at a time — enough to guarantee the word.

2nd letterTap to reveal W
3rd letterTap to reveal E
8 Full definition The dictionary definition — the biggest tell

A child who is no longer considered young but has not yet reached the teenage years, typically between the ages of 10 and 12.

Wordle answer for August 28, 2026

Kept covered until you tap. Tap a tile to reveal that letter, or show the whole word.