Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Wordle #1796 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is about average difficulty, and the answer is a very common, everyday word.
2Reveal a clue
What a demolition derby leaves behind.
3How many vowels?
Count on 1 vowel.
4Which vowels?
The vowel to work with: E.
5Any repeated letters?
Every letter is different, so spread your guesses wide.
6Reveal the first letter
First letter: W.
7Reveal the last letter
It ends with K.
The answer
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The answer is
WRECK
WRECK — Something destroyed or badly damaged, such as a crashed vehicle.
Common questions
What is the Wordle answer for Wednesday, May 20, 2026?
WRECK is the answer to Wordle #1796 — tucked behind a spoiler button above so you only see it on purpose.
What letters does Wordle #1796 start and end with?
It starts with W and ends with K.
How many vowels does the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Wordle have?
Just one vowel — E.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
It doesn't. Each letter appears exactly once.
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