Today’s Wordle answer could be tricky. If you’re struggling to guess it, read on. Also, we’ve ranked all the letters in the alphabet by popularity, if you want to use this list to decide on your best start words.
Every day, we’ll post hints and then the answer for the current day’s Wordle, just in case you need it.
And do you also play NYT Connections? We’ve got today’s Connections answer and hints too.
We’ve also got some tips for Strands, a new game from the Times that’s still in beta.
Today’s Wordle hints
Warning: If you keep reading, you’ll see the Wordle answer for Wednesday, June 12, puzzle No. 1,089. 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 a 900-game streak go poof — keep reading.
Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats
Today’s Wordle answer has one repeated letter.
Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels
There is one vowel in today’s Wordle answer, but it’s the repeated letter, so you’ll see it twice.
Wordle hint No. 3: Start letter
Today’s Wordle answer starts with the letter D.
Wordle hint No. 4: Part of speech
Today’s Wordle answer is a verb.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer means to inhibit or discourage.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Here comes the spoiler: Today’s Wordle answer is DETER, as in to cause someone not to do something.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, June 11, No. 1,088, was SWUNG
Past Wordle answers
June 7, No. 1,084: MELON
June 8, No. 1,085: HENCE
June 9, No. 1,086: CROWD
June 10, No. 1,087: MANGA
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 news about 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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