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Wordle Hint Today — Puzzle #1884

Hints for the New York Times Wordle of 2026-08-16 — guess the five-letter word in six tries. Progressive hints below, so you only spoil as much as you want. Updated every morning.

Hint 1 — A gentle clue

A wobbly, see-through savory dish that suspends meat or veggies in jellied broth — a retro dinner-party centerpiece making a comeback

Hint 2 — The vowels

Today's word contains: A, I

Hint 3 — The first letter

It starts with A.

The answer (final spoiler!)

ASPIC

Wordle starting-word tips

Strong openers cover common vowels and consonants: CRANE, SLATE, ADIEU and AUDIO are popular for a reason. Use your second guess to test letters you haven't tried rather than forcing an early solution — solving in 3-4 consistently beats occasionally solving in 2. This page is an unofficial fan resource; Wordle is published daily by the New York Times.

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