Today’s Wordle puzzle: Hints and Answer for #1884 on August 16, 2026

Get helpful hints, or simply find the answer, for today’s Wordle puzzle #1884 published on August 16, 2026.

Today’s Wordle answer is sure to stump some people, as it’s not an especially common word unless you were doing a lot of cooking or eating in the 1950s. Here are some helpful tips to get you there:

Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has no repeated letters

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels, one of which is the first letter of the word.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with A.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with C.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer is a word is a type of meat or vegetable gelatin commonly used before powdered gelatins gained popularity, and is used to keep cold meats or dishes fresh.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is ASPIC.

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Yesterday’s Wordle answer, August 15, 2026, Wordle #1883, was LOOSE.

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