Wordle Hint and Answer for May 28, 2026 (#1804)

Today's Wordle might have you scratching your head if you're not a golf enthusiast! The word is short but can be tricky due to its uncommon letters. Let's dive into the hints.

Hints

• Hint 1: This word is often associated with a small piece of earth, especially on a golf course.
• Hint 2: It ends with the letters "VOT". The second letter is 'I', and the fourth is 'O'.
• Hint 3: Picture a golfer taking a swing and leaving a chunk of grass behind. That's this word!

The Answer

Ready? The answer is DIVOT.

Strategy

Today's word "divot" is a great example of why starting with strong vowels and common consonants can help, but sometimes you need to think of niche vocabulary. A good strategy is to use a starting word like "STARE" or "CRANE" to get vowel positions. If you discovered the 'I' and 'O' early, you might have guessed "DIVOT" by considering words with similar patterns like "RIVOT" or "PIVOT", then adjusting for the 'D'. The 'V' is an uncommon letter, so if you had it in yellow, placing it correctly is key. If you were stuck, think of words that fit the (?I?O?) pattern with plausible consonants.

Keep practicing your Wordle skills, and remember that some days are just about expanding your vocabulary!