Need a little help with today’s Wordle? Whether you’re trying to keep your winning streak alive or need a gentle nudge in the right direction, we’ve put together a set of spoiler-free hints for puzzle #1860 on Thursday, July 23. If you’re really stuck, we also reveal the full answer below.

Wordle has solidified itself as one of the most popular word games available today. It’s easy to understand and keeps players coming back as part of their daily routine, with millions of active players worldwide. Players are given six attempts to guess a five-letter word. Some days are easy, and some days you’re tasked with figuring out a word you’ve never come across.

Today’s Wordle answer (July 23, puzzle #1860)

As you can see above, we’ve shared a few hints and clues to help you solve today’s Wordle faster. However, if you still can’t figure it out, then you can check out the answer for today’s Wordle below:

What was yesterday’s Wordle? Here are the last 10 answers

The last 10 Wordle answers are LORRY, SHILL, DIVER, CHURN, BOOTH, BUTTE, PSHAW, STEAK, STOUT, and CLACK.

While the game previously used a unique word every day, it should be noted that on February 2, 2026, the New York Times began reintroducing older words into the mix. The first being ‘CIGAR’ (the first-ever solution on Wordle, and the first answer when the NYT took over the game). Even still, don’t expect to see any of the last 10 to be repeated so soon.

Best starting words for Wordle

If today’s puzzle proved difficult, consider opening future games with words that cover common vowels and consonants, such as:

• CRANE
• SLATE
• TRACE
• AUDIO
• STARE

These opening guesses can help eliminate letters quickly and improve your chances of solving the puzzle in fewer attempts. Personally, OCEAN is a go-to word, but it may be a little too vowel-heavy for some people’s liking.

Does Wordle get harder with time?

Wordle doesn’t inherently get harder. Some days, you’ll be able to guess it instantly; on others, you’ll be completely stuck. The challenge isn’t always the same, so daily puzzles vary in difficulty. Players who want a tougher challenge can turn on Hard Mode in the settings, which alters the rules to prevent tactics such as “throwaway” words.

Check back tomorrow for fresh Wordle hints, clues, and the latest answer.

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