Daily word puzzle guides provide hints and answers for Wordle and other games

Various daily word puzzles, including Wordle, Octordle, Quordle, Unwordle, Strands, and Minute Cryptic, have released their hints and solutions for mid-August 2026.

For Wordle, the solution for August 16 is ‘ASPIC’, described as a savory gelatin often associated with French cuisine. The game, originally created by Josh Wardle and later acquired by The New York Times, continues to see various iterations and fan-made versions like Dordle and Quordle.

Other featured puzzles include the NYT Strands, where the spangram is ‘JOBTRAINING’, and Octordle, which requires solving eight five-letter words simultaneously. Minute Cryptic’s solution for August 17 is ‘SPAIN’, derived from a hidden word clue regarding Picasso’s homeland.