Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 16, 2026
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1884 on August 16 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Today's Wordle answer can be deduced if you enjoy French cuisine. Should you prefer to be told the solution directly, you can find it at the end of this article. However, if you'd like to solve it on your own, keep reading for some clues and strategies. Wordle originated as a gift from engineer Josh Wardle for his partner and quickly gained international popularity.
The game was eventually acquired by The New York Times, and various fan-made versions have emerged, such as Squabble, Heardle, Dordle, and Quordle. The best starting word depends on personal preference, but including at least two different vowels and common consonants like S, T, R, or N can help solve the puzzle faster. The Wordle archive is now available only to NYT Games subscribers.
There are no repeated letters in today's 5-letter word that starts with A. The answer today is ASPIC.
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- NYT Strands hints, answers for August 16, 2026 mashable.com
