The daily Wordle puzzle continues to challenge players with its deceptively simple five-letter word guessing format. For those struggling with today's solution for Monday, July 13, 2026, assistance is available.
Today's Wordle Hints
The hint for today's Wordle is "A dark beer." The word begins with the letter S and ends with the letter T. It contains two vowels and four unique letters. A potential starting word that yields three yellow letters is "route."
Today's Wordle Answer and Definition
The answer to Wordle 1850 on July 13, 2026, is STOUT. A stout is a dark, often rich and complex beer, frequently infused with flavors such as coffee, caramel, or chocolate. The term stout can also be used as an adjective to describe someone as strong or large-boned.
How to Play and Share Wordle Results
Wordle's objective is to correctly guess a five-letter word within six attempts. Each guess provides feedback: green for correct letters in the right position, yellow for correct letters in the wrong position, and gray for letters not present in the word. Players can share their results spoiler-free using the game's built-in sharing feature. After completing a puzzle, a statistics panel appears, offering a "SHARE" button that copies results to the clipboard for pasting into messages or social media. On mobile devices, this option can also directly share to other apps.
The Origin and Evolution of Wordle
Wordle was initially created by software engineer Josh Wardle as a personal game for him and his partner during the pandemic. Its simple yet engaging design quickly gained popularity after its public release in October 2021. The game's viral success, partly driven by its spoiler-free sharing capabilities on platforms like Twitter, led to its acquisition by The New York Times in January 2022 for a seven-figure sum.
Wordle's Word List and Restrictions
While players can input most five-letter English words, the daily answers are selected from a curated list of more common words. Obscure terms are generally avoided. The New York Times occasionally removes words from the answer list if they are deemed too politically charged or potentially offensive. For instance, the word "FETUS" was replaced with "SHINE" following discussions around the Roe v. Wade decision. Profane words are also excluded as answers, though they can be used as guesses.