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I thought yesterday’s Wordle puzzle was difficult — until I met today’s. I’m unsure I’ve ever heard this word before, though now, I’m glad to know it. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on.
Today’s Wordle hints
Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.
Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats
Today’s Wordle answer has no repeated letters.
Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels
There are two vowels in today’s Wordle answer.
Wordle hint No. 3: First letter
Today’s Wordle answer begins with L.
Wordle hint No. 4: Animal friends
Today’s Wordle answer refers to an animal.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer is the name of a certain big-eyed mammal.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Today’s Wordle answer is LORIS. They’re awfully cute.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, July 17, No. 1489 was MODAL.
Recent Wordle answers
July 13, No. 1485: GNOME
July 14, No. 1486: UNDID
July 15, No. 1487: FOIST
July 16, No. 1488: NERVY
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
Don’t be afraid to use our tip sheet ranking all the letters in the alphabet by frequency of uses. In short, you want starter words that lean heavy on E, A and R, and don’t contain Z, J and Q.
Some solid starter words to try:
- ADIEU
- TRAIN
- CLOSE
- STARE
- NOISE
