Wordle #1840

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, July 3, 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 Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

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Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

TRAINCOATSBANJO

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to objects that are passed from one person to another in ceremonies, races, or performances.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see this at a track and field event, in a parade, or being used by an orchestra conductor.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter B.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A conductor raises this to begin the symphony, or relay runners pass it between teammates.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with PARAGON.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

This five letter word starts with B and ends with N, and is famously twirled by majorettes.

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Answer

BATON

This word refers to a short stick or rod used in various contexts. In relay races, runners pass it to their teammates. In orchestras, conductors use it to direct musicians. Majorettes twirl them in parades, and police officers sometimes carry them. The word comes from French, originally meaning a stick or cudgel.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has two vowels placed in the middle positions. When you have confirmed consonants at the start and end, try common vowel combinations like A and O together to crack the puzzle faster.