Wordle #1799
Wordle Answer — Thursday, July 16, 2026
The answer was a 5-letter noun
B
U
T
T
E
Definition
BUTTEnoun
An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid and semi-arid landscapes, typically formed by erosion.
The lone butte rose dramatically from the desert floor, its flat summit catching the last rays of the setting sun.
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BUTTE can trip up Wordle players due to its double E ending and the less common letter combination "BUTT-" leading players to think of other words; its geographical specificity also makes it a less frequently used word in everyday vocabulary, reducing the chances of guessing it early.
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