Wordle Hints

Wordle #1861

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, July 24, 2026

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

PARTYYOUTHTUPLE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to materials used in home improvement or crafting projects.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this substance at a hardware store, often used to fill gaps or seal things in place.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter P.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This soft, moldable substance hardens over time and is commonly used to fix windows in their frames or fill small holes in walls.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word nearly rhymes with STUDY.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with P and ends with Y, and some describe a dull gray color as being this shade.

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Answer

PUTTY

This word refers to a paste made from whiting and linseed oil that is used to fill holes and seal glass panes in window frames. The term originated in the 17th century and comes from the French word 'potee' meaning polished metal. Beyond its practical uses, the word also describes a grayish color and can mean something or someone that is easily influenced or manipulated.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a double letter, which can trip up many players. When you notice certain letters appearing multiple times in your yellow results but not fitting where expected, consider that the answer might use that letter twice.