For those seeking aid with the daily Wordle challenge, a hint and the answer for the August 12, 2026, puzzle are available. The game, which requires players to guess a five-letter word within six attempts, often presents a difficult quandary that can lead players to seek help.
Today's Wordle Hints
The clue for today's Wordle is "Lacking courage." The word begins with the letter 'W' and ends with 'Y'. It contains a single vowel and features five unique letters, meaning there are no double letters.
For players looking for a strong starting word, "prime" is suggested, as it results in three yellow letters in the guess grid.
Today's Wordle Answer and Definition
The solution to Wordle #1880 on August 12, 2026, is WIMPY. The word "wimpy" is used to describe someone who is timid or cowardly.
Sharing Wordle Results
Wordle includes a built-in feature to share results without revealing the answer. After completing a puzzle, a statistics panel appears. Tapping the "SHARE" button copies results to the clipboard on PC, or offers options to copy or share directly to other apps on mobile devices. This method allows players to share their performance without spoiling the puzzle for others.
How to Play Wordle
Wordle's objective is to correctly guess a five-letter word in six tries. Each guess provides feedback: green for correct letters in the right position, yellow for correct letters in the wrong position, and grey for letters not in the word. This feedback system helps players narrow down the possibilities.
The Origin of Wordle
Wordle was created by software engineer Josh Wardle as a personal game for him and his partner. Its simple premise and spoiler-free sharing capabilities contributed to its rapid growth in popularity after its public release in October 2021. The game was acquired by The New York Times in January 2022 for a seven-figure sum.
While players can enter most five-letter words, the daily answers are selected from a curated list of more common words. The New York Times occasionally modifies the answer list to avoid potentially controversial terms, as seen when "FETUS" was replaced with "SHINE" around the time of the Roe v. Wade news. Rude words are also excluded from being answers, though they can be used as guesses.