NYT Wordle Today, Wednesday July 22: Check Smart Hints, Clues, Answers & How to Play (Game #1859)

Check today's NYT Wordle hints, answer, clues and recent solutions for Puzzle #1859, plus expert tips to improve your daily streak.

By: Amreen Ahmad
Last Updated: July 22, 2026 02:24:26 IST

NYT Wordle Answer Today (July 22, #1859): NYT Wordle is one of the most popular word games on a worldwide scale, involving millions of players who aim to solve a particular puzzle consisting of five letters in no more than six tries. The simple concept together with the elements of strategy have made this game a part of the daily routine of the puzzle lovers. Puzzle number 1859 which was released on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, presents a well-known word with an unexpected repeating letter.

What is NYT Wordle?

Wordle is an online daily word game, which is produced by The New York Times. It is a task for users to try and guess a hidden five-letter word within six attempts, each time getting feedback on the correctness of the attempt through a colored response as green for correctly positioned letters, yellow for correct but wrongly placed and grey for incorrect.

How to Play NYT Wordle

  • Guess a five-letter word.
  • You have six attempts.
  • Green = correct letter and position.
  • Yellow = correct letter, wrong position.
  • Gray = letter not in the answer.
  • Use previous clues to narrow down possibilities.

Today’s NYT Wordle Words for July 22 (Wednesday)

  • Puzzle Number: #1859
  • Word Length: 5 letters
  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • Commonly used in British English
  • Contains one repeated letter

Today’s NYT Wordle Hints for July 22 (Wednesday)

  • Starts with L
  • Ends with Y
  • Contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants
  • Includes one repeated letter
  • Refers to a heavy goods vehicle

How Many Vowels Does Today’s Wordle Have?

Today’s answer contains:

  • 1 vowel
  • 4 consonants
  • One repeated consonant

What Letter Does Today’s Wordle Begin With?

  • The first letter is L.

What Letter Does Today’s Wordle End With?

  • The final letter is Y.

NYT Wordle Answers for July 22 (#1859)

  • Answer: LORRY

Yesterday’s NYT Wordle Answers for July 21 (#1858)

  • Answer: SHILL

Recent NYT Wordle Answers

  • July 20 (#1857): DIVER
  • July 19 (#1856): CHURN
  • July 18 (#1855): BOOTH
  • July 17 (#1854): LEGAL
  • July 16 (#1853): BUTTE
  • July 15 (#1852): PSHAW
  • July 14 (#1851): STEAK

What Does LORRY Mean?

Lorry refers to the noun which is commonly used in British English to denote a large motor vehicle made for carrying loads over long distances. Truck is the same term in American English.

Examples:

  • The lorry delivered construction materials to the building site early in the morning.
  • A fuel lorry was parked near the warehouse awaiting unloading.

Tips to Solve NYT Wordle

  • Start by choosing a word with commonly occurring vowels and consonants.
  • Be very careful about yellow letters.
  • Do not neglect the aspect of double letters.
  • Remove gray letters fast.
  • Select words that have several options to check.
  • Avoid guesswork and rely on logic.

Why LORRY Stumped Solvers

Although “LORRY” is an often-used word in various English speaking countries, the word posed some difficulty since it had repeating letter R. The contestants seemed to be occupied with trying out different letters rather than duplicating. Another possible reason was that “lorry” is more commonly used in British English while the other language is American English.

FAQ’s – NYT Wordle

1. What is today’s Wordle answer?

LORRY.

2. How many guesses do players get?

Six attempts.

3. Does today’s answer contain repeated letters?

Yes, one letter appears twice.

4. How many vowels are in today’s word?

One vowel.

5. What puzzle number is today’s Wordle?

Puzzle #1859.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for NYT Wordle Puzzle #1859. Read only if you want today’s hints, clues and the complete solution.

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