Contexto Hint
#1401 - Monday, July 20th, 2026
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Here are the Contexto hints and answer for Monday, July 20, 2026 (Contexto #1401) — letter and vowel clues, two progressive meaning hints, a plain-English definition, and the confirmed secret word. This is the archived puzzle for that day; work the clues in order, or skip straight to the answer.
Contexto hints for Jul 20, 2026
Work down the tiers — structural clues first, then meaning clues, then the definition. Each one gives a little more away, so stop as soon as you've got it.
Progressive clues (Contexto #1401)
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Letters & vowels | 6 letters · 2 vowels |
| First / last letter | Starts with C, ends with Y |
| Meaning hint 1 | A crunchy vegetable often used in salads and dips 🥗 |
| Meaning hint 2 | A green stalk that's a common low-calorie snack 🥒 |
| Definition | A long, fibrous vegetable that is often eaten raw or used in cooking. |
Contexto answer for Jul 20, 2026
If you'd rather confirm the secret word, the Contexto answer (#1401, Jul 20, 2026) is CELERY.
| Mode | Answers |
|---|---|
| Secret word | CELERY |
You can also reveal it letter by letter on the tiles above if you'd rather keep part of the challenge.
For today's live puzzle, head to Contexto Hint & Answer Today.
How Contexto works
Contexto isn't about letters — it's about meaning. You type any word and the game's AI ranks how close it is *in meaning* to the hidden word. Rank 1 is the answer; the lower your number, the closer you are. You get unlimited guesses, and the ranking (and its color) tells you which direction to go.
| Mode | What's different |
|---|---|
| Rank 1 | The secret word — you've solved it. |
| Low rank / green | Very close in meaning; you're in the right neighborhood. |
| Middle rank / orange | Related theme but not specific enough — keep narrowing. |
| High rank / red | Far off in meaning; change direction entirely. |
Tips for solving Contexto
- Open with broad category words — *food*, *place*, *feeling*, *animal*, *object* — to learn which semantic neighborhood the answer lives in before you narrow down.
- Watch the rank number, not the spelling: a guess at rank 50 is far closer in meaning than one at rank 3,000, even if the far word looks similar.
- Once a guess lands in the top few hundred, stay in that lane — try synonyms, related objects, and more specific members of the same category.
- Use the letter-count clue to throw out candidates that are too long or too short once you know the theme.
- Open the definition only after the two meaning clues — it describes the word without naming it, so it's the gentlest last nudge before the answer.
What is Contexto?
Contexto is a daily semantic word game at contexto.me. Instead of matching letters like Wordle, it ranks every guess by how close it is in meaning to one hidden secret word, using an AI language model. Everyone gets the same word each day, guesses are unlimited, and a new English puzzle unlocks every local midnight. This page publishes spoiler-safe hints and the confirmed answer for each day's puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Contexto answer for Jul 20, 2026?
The answer to Contexto #1401 (Monday, July 20, 2026) is CELERY.
What are today's Contexto hints?
It's 6 letters with 2 vowels, starts with C, and a crunchy vegetable often used in salads and dips 🥗 The full tiered clues and a definition are above, all spoiler-safe.
How does Contexto ranking work?
The game ranks each guess by how close it is in meaning to the secret word — rank 1 is the answer, lower numbers are closer, and colors (green/orange/red) show how warm you are.
When does Contexto reset?
A new secret word unlocks every local midnight, and there's one shared puzzle worldwide each day.
Where can I play Contexto?
The official daily game is free at contexto.me/en/.
Is this today's Contexto?
No — this is an archive day. For the current puzzle, use Contexto Hint & Answer Today.