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Wordle — August 21, 2026

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Hint 1 of 5

Today's word can mean a tiny hint of something, or the act of following a path back to its origin.

Hint 2 of 5

You might find a trace of perfume in a room, or trace your family history back generations.

Hint 3 of 5

As a verb, it also means to draw over an existing line to copy its shape exactly.

Hint 4 of 5

Five letters, starting with T and ending in E.

Hint 5 of 5

The letters are T-R-A-C-E.

The answer — spoilers!

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TRACE

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Vowels
2 of 5
Best common opener
CRANE — 4 letters in common
Starts with T
2 of the 60 other answers we have logged do too

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A Wordle-style board: the top row spells CRANE with the R amber and the E green, the row below spells PRIDE in five green tiles, and the remaining rows are empty
How a finished Wordle board reads — one informative opener, then the answer. Example board, not today’s puzzle.