Wordle #1,853 Answer
July 16, 2026 · Thursday
The answer to Wordle #1,853 was
BUTTE
BUTTE: An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top.
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Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,853 scores 20/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).
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Solver replay
One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to BUTTE.
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Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for July 16, 2026?
- The Wordle answer for July 16, 2026 (puzzle #1853) was BUTTE.
- What does BUTTE mean?
- BUTTE: An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top.
- Why was Wordle #1853 tricky?
- BUTTE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.