Today’s Wordle answer is a word you likely know but perhaps don’t use often. Some of its letters are pretty common, while others are rarer and might be tough to guess.
Every day, we’ll post hints and then the answer for the current day’s Wordle, just in case you need it.
Today’s Wordle hints
Warning: If you keep reading, you’ll see the Wordle answer for Tuesday April 16, puzzle #1032. That could be a devastating spoiler for some players. But if you just need the answer — maybe you’re on your last guess and just don’t want to see an 800-game streak go poof — keep reading.
Wordle hint No. 1: Vowel
There’s only one vowel in today’s answer.
Wordle hint No. 2: Center stage
The lone vowel sits right in the middle of today’s answer.
Wordle hint No. 3: Pete and repeat
There are no repeated letters in today’s answer.
Wordle hint No. 4: First letter
The answer begins with the letter S.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
If you play golf, you might use this word. It’s also used frequently by butchers and in prison movies.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Here comes the spoiler: Today’s Wordle answer is SHANK. Â It’s a term golfers use when they hit the ball with the extreme heel of the club (football players can shank a kick, too). It’s also used in prison movies to mean a homemade knife, or as a verb meaning to stab someone with that knife. Butchers use it for a certain cut of meat.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, #1031, was EQUIP.
Past Wordle answers
April 11, No. 1027 LOUSE
April 12, No. 1028 WHINY
April 13, No. 1029 STEEL
April 14, No. 1030 BLIMP
Everyday Wordle tips
I’ve written a lot about Wordle — from covering its 1,000th word to my list of the best starter words to a helpful two-step strategy to controversial word changes. I’ve even rounded up what I learned playing the hit online word puzzle for a full year. So if you’re rethinking your need for the actual answer, you might try tips from one of those stories.
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