The answer to Wordle #1,858 was

SHILL

SHILL: A person paid to endorse a product while pretending to be impartial.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,858 scores 66/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 21, 2026?
The Wordle answer for July 21, 2026 (puzzle #1858) was SHILL.
What does SHILL mean?
SHILL: A person paid to endorse a product while pretending to be impartial.
Why was Wordle #1858 tricky?
SHILL is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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