Wordle #1887

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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

Difficulty: Medium

noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

TRAILGLAREGROWL

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to cooking and outdoor activities that are especially popular in summer.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this in a backyard during a barbecue, or in a restaurant kitchen where steaks are prepared.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter G.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be 'broil' or 'barbecue' when used as a verb, though it can also be the cooking surface itself.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with 'Brazil' and 'until.'

Final Clue

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Final Clue

This word starts with G and ends with L, and it contains a repeated letter. Think of cooking burgers over an open flame.

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Answer

GRILL

This word serves as both a noun and a verb in English. As a noun, it refers to a metal framework used for cooking food over direct heat. As a verb, it means to cook food using this method. The word can also informally mean to question someone intensely, as in being 'put on the hot seat.'

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains a double letter, which can be tricky to identify. When you have most letters figured out but something feels off, consider whether any letter might appear twice. Words with double L are more common than you might think!