Published July 20, 2026 · Updated July 20, 2026 · By Ranjit Kumar
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Today's Wordle (#1857, July 20, 2026) is a 5-letter word with two vowels (I and E) and no repeated letters, meaning a person who plunges headfirst into water or works underwater with breathing equipment.
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Today's Wordle answer for July 20, 2026 (#1857) is DIVER.
Today's Wordle Hints (July 20, 2026)
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- Hint 1 — Vowels: There are 2 vowels in today's word.
- Hint 2 — First letter: The word starts with D.
- Hint 3 — Last letter: It ends with R.
- Hint 4 — Repeats: There are no repeated letters (5 unique letters).
- Hint 5 — Meaning: A person who plunges into water headfirst, or explores underwater using breathing gear.
- Hint 6 — Rhyme: It rhymes with "driver" and "fiver."
Wordle Answer Today — July 20, 2026
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The Wordle answer for today, July 20, 2026 (#1857), is:
D · I · V · E · R
What Does Today's Wordle Word Mean?
Today's answer is a common noun with two everyday meanings. Reveal it above, then here's what it means:
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Diver (noun): a person who dives, especially one who plunges headfirst into water or one who works or explores underwater using specialized breathing equipment such as scuba gear. The word can also refer to certain diving birds. It rhymes with "driver" and "fiver," which is why some players land on it after a few guesses.
Yesterday's Wordle Answer
In case you missed it, yesterday's Wordle answer (July 19, 2026, #1856) was CHURN. Comparing recent answers is a great way to avoid repeating letters and spot patterns in the daily puzzle.
Recent Wordle Answers
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DIVER - July 19, 2026 (#1856) — CHURN
Tips to Solve Wordle Every Day
- Start strong: open with a word rich in common vowels and consonants, such as CRANE, SLATE, or ADIEU.
- Use your clues: lock in green letters and reposition yellow ones on your next guess.
- Avoid repeats early: in your first two guesses, test 10 different letters before reusing any.
- Mind the endings: common finishes like -ER, -ND, and -CH often unlock the last slots quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wordle answer today, July 20, 2026?
Today's Wordle answer for July 20, 2026 (puzzle #1857) is a 5-letter word meaning someone who plunges into water or works underwater. Click to reveal the answer
The answer is DIVER.
What is the Wordle number today?
Today's Wordle is puzzle #1857, released on July 20, 2026.
What was yesterday's Wordle answer?
Yesterday's Wordle answer (July 19, 2026, #1856) was CHURN.
How many vowels are in today's Wordle?
Today's Wordle word contains two vowels — I and E — and no repeated letters.
What does today's Wordle word mean?
Today's answer means a person who plunges headfirst into water or who works and explores underwater using breathing equipment such as scuba gear.
Final Thoughts
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