The answer to Wordle #1,857 was

DIVER

DIVER: Someone who dives, especially as a sport.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,857 scores 77/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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4 Words in the _IVER family
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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 20, 2026?
The Wordle answer for July 20, 2026 (puzzle #1857) was DIVER.
What does DIVER mean?
DIVER: Someone who dives, especially as a sport.
Why was Wordle #1857 tricky?
DIVER is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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