Wordle hints today for #1,861: Clues and answer for Friday, July 24

This article provides a daily guide for the popular online word puzzle game Wordle, including hints and the answer for the current date. It also offers a brief history of the game and instructions for new players.
Why it matters
Wordle remains a significant cultural phenomenon with millions of daily active users, making such guides highly relevant for casual gamers.
puzzles Wordle Wordle hints today for #1,861: Clues and answer for Friday, July 24 Need Wordle help? Here are some clues and the first letter for today's word. Kris Holt Follow Contributing Reporter Updated Fri, July 24, 2026 at 4:01 AM UTC Add us on Google Updated Fri, July 24, 2026 at 4:01 AM UTC Wordle (Associated Press) Hey, there! The weekend is almost upon us. Let's make you you get there with your Wordle streak intact. Here's our daily Wordle guide with some hints and the answer for Friday's puzzle (#1,861).
It may be that you're a Wordle newcomer and you're not completely sure how to play the game. We're here to help with that as well.
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