Wordle Answer for August 21, 2026
TRACE was the Wordle answer for August 21, 2026. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
TRACE
What trace means
A mark, line, or small amount of something left behind as evidence of its presence or passage.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *trace*, meaning a track or path, derived from Vulgar Latin *tractiare*, a verb formed from Latin *tractus*, the past participle of *trahere*, meaning "to draw or pull." The sense evolved from a physical mark left by dragging something to any mark or sign of passage, and eventually to the verb meaning to follow or discover by such marks.
Hints for August 21, 2026
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Synonyms of trace
- delineate
- vestige
- draw
- line
- touch
- outline
- describe
- hint
Used in a sentence
The detective found a faint _____ of fingerprints on the window frame.
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