Wordle #1838

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Stuck on today's Wordle? You're in the right place! Below you'll find hints that start vague and get more specific. Try to solve it with as few hints as possible.

Today's puzzle is rated Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a verb with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Hard

verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

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Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CRUDELUREDRUMEN

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to expressing disagreement or hesitation about something.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word in formal discussions, legal contexts, or when someone politely objects to a proposal or request.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter D.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be to object, hesitate, or raise reservations about something.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with DEFER.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with D and ends with R. It means to politely refuse or express reluctance.

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Answer

DEMUR

This word comes from Old French and originally meant to linger or delay. Over time, it evolved to specifically mean raising objections or showing reluctance to accept something. In legal contexts, it can refer to a formal objection to a pleading or procedure.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains some less common letter combinations. When you have confirmed a few letters but are stuck, consider words that might feel slightly formal or less everyday. Expanding beyond casual vocabulary can unlock tricky puzzles.