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Wordle #1854

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, July 17, 2026

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Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a adjective with 2 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Easy
adjective

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Very Common

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Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to rules, systems, and official procedures that govern society.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word in courtrooms, contracts, or when someone is discussing whether something is permitted or not.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter L.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This adjective describes something that conforms to established rules and formal regulations.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

It rhymes with EAGLE.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with L and ends with L, and it is commonly used in official contexts to indicate compliance with established rules.

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Answer

LEGAL

This word comes from the Latin word 'legalis' meaning 'pertaining to the law.' It functions as an adjective describing anything that conforms to or is permitted by law or established rules. The word is commonly used in phrases like 'legal age,' 'legal tender,' and 'legal proceedings.'

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains a repeated letter, which can be tricky! When you get close to solving but something feels off, consider that one of the letters you have placed might actually appear twice in the word.