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NYT Wordle · #1861

Wordle Hints & Answer (#1861) — July 24, 2026

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  • 5Letters
  • 1Vowels
  • 4Consonants
  • YesRepeated letter

Wordle hints for July 24, 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 — a soft, malleable substance used in construction and repair.

2 Synonym A word that means something similar

sealant

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

She pressed the gray _____ firmly into the gap around the window frame to keep out the draft.

4 Starting letter The first letter

Today's Wordle starts with P.

5 Letter pattern Consonants shown, vowels hidden

Consonants shown; each blank tile is a vowel.

PTTY
6 Ending letter The last letter

Today's Wordle ends with Y.

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 U
3rd letterTap to reveal T
8 Full definition The dictionary definition — the biggest tell

A pliable, dough-like compound, typically made from whiting and linseed oil, used to fill cracks, fix glass panes in frames, or seal joints before painting.

Wordle answer for July 24, 2026

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