NYT Wordle · #1844

Wordle Hints & Answer (#1844) — July 7, 2026

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · Edited by Tracy Bennett · By Vaibhav Rajput

Wordle Hints for July 7, 2026

Eight clues, gentlest first — open only as many as you need.

1 Category What kind of word is it?

A noun — a device used to support or hurl something.

2 Synonym A word that means something similar

catapult

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

The doctor fitted a _____ around his arm to keep it immobile while the fracture healed.

4 Starting letter The first letter

Today's Wordle starts with S.

5 Letter pattern Consonants shown, vowels hidden

Consonants are shown; each blank tile is a vowel.

S L N G

6 Ending letter The last letter

Today's Wordle ends with G.

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.

8 Full definition The dictionary definition — the biggest tell

A looped band or strap used to support an injured limb, or a simple weapon consisting of a strap used to hurl stones at speed.

SLING

/slɪŋ/

A looped band or strap used to support an injured limb, or a simple weapon consisting of a strap used to hurl stones at speed.