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Why this answer
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What made this one tricky:
- BUTTE: repeats T.
BUTTE is a steep-sided, flat-topped hill or rock formation. The repeated T is the main trap: after the B start and E ending are visible, the word can still look like a common verb pattern unless you think geographically.
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A practical solve path is to keep the U after it appears and test hard consonants around it. The answer is not a verb, so common B-U action words can waste guesses late.
FAQ
What is today's Wordle answer for July 16, 2026?
Today's Wordle answer is BUTTE.
What number is today's Wordle?
Today's Wordle is #1853.
Does today's Wordle answer repeat a letter?
Yes. BUTTE repeats the letter T.
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