Today’s NYT Wordle for Saturday, August 15, 2026, is puzzle #1883. The answer is a common five-letter word often used to describe something that is not tightly fixed, firmly attached or securely fastened. Its repeated vowel pattern can make the spelling surprisingly tricky to uncover.
Use the four progressive Wordle hints below one at a time before revealing today’s answer.
Today’s Wordle hints for August 15
- Hint 1: Today’s answer contains one repeated letter.
- Hint 2: The word has two different vowels, with one vowel appearing twice.
- Hint 3: The answer begins with the letter L and ends with E.
- Hint 4: It can describe something that is not tightly fastened, firmly secured or closely fitted.
Difficulty level: Moderate. The word is very familiar in everyday English, but the repeated vowel can make it harder to identify if your opening guesses are designed to test five different letters.
Solving tip: If you have already confirmed the starting L and final E, consider testing repeated vowels in the middle. A double O can quickly narrow the remaining possibilities.
Try the Wordle practice game: Enter any five-letter word below. Green means the letter is correct and in the right position, yellow means it appears elsewhere, and grey means it is not in today’s answer after repeated letters are counted.
Today’s Wordle answer for August 15
Click to reveal the answer for Wordle #1883
Today’s Wordle answer is LOOSE.
Loose generally describes something that is not firmly fixed, tightly held or securely attached. A loose screw, for example, has not been tightened properly, while loose clothing fits without being tight against the body.
The word can also describe something that is not closely controlled or contained. Someone may have loose papers on a desk, while an animal that is not tied up or confined can be described as loose.
The answer contains a repeated O, begins with L and ends with E. The double vowel in the middle is the key spelling feature that can make today’s puzzle harder to solve.
Example sentence: The handle felt loose, so she tightened the screws before using it again.
Players can attempt the official daily puzzle and review their statistics on the New York Times Wordle page.













