NYT Wordle hints & answers: Friday, July 31, 2026 (#1868)
This page has every level of help for the NYT Wordle puzzle #1868 of Friday, July 31, 2026: 3 spoiler-free hint tiers that narrow things down step by step, followed by the complete answers with explanations — each behind its own tap-to-reveal card, so nothing is shown until you choose.
Need a nudge on today's Wordle without ruining it? Open the hints one at a time — from a gentle first-letter clue to the full answer.
1Gentle nudge▸
- Today's word starts with the letter “P”.
- It contains 2 vowels.
2Bigger hint▸
- No repeated letters today — five different letters.
- The letters, in alphabetical order, are: E P R S U.
3Almost there▸
- The first three letters are “PUR”.
★Today's Wordle answer, explained▸
- The answer is PURSE.
- What it means — noun: A small bag for carrying money.
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Wordle — common questions
What time does Wordle reset?
Wordle resets at midnight in your own local timezone, unlike most other NYT games which flip at midnight US Eastern Time.
Can the Wordle answer have repeated letters?
Yes — repeated letters appear regularly, which is why our second hint tier always tells you whether today's word contains one.
Does Wordle use American or British spelling?
Wordle is edited by the New York Times and uses American spellings — worth remembering for words like FAVOR or COLOR.
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