Wordle #1766
Wordle Answer — Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The answer was a 5-letter verb
S
T
R
I
P
Definition
STRIPverb
To remove the covering, clothing, or outer layer from something or someone.
She decided to strip the old wallpaper from the walls before repainting the room.
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STRIP can be tricky for Wordle players because it features the less common consonant cluster "STR" at the start, which many players may not immediately consider. Additionally, it can be confused with similar words like STRAP, STROP, or DRIP, leading to misdirected guesses.
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