There are plenty of other online word games now, but I still play the New York Times Wordle game every day. These days, it’s not only an old friend, it’s also a nice warm-up for Connections, Strands and the rest. Usually, I can get the Wordle answer in five tries, but sometimes I get stuck and worry that I might lose my streak. If you ever find yourself stumped, check CNET. Our home page always has the answers for Wordle, Connections and Strands.
Here’s the Connections answer for today, and here’s the answer for Strands.
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.
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 starts with the letter M.
Wordle hint No. 4: Movies
Today’s Wordle answer is often a shout heard in war movies.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a person who dispenses medical aid to soldiers.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Today’s Wordle answer is MEDIC.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Aug. 9, No. 1147, was OUNCE.
Past Wordle answers
Aug. 5, No. 1143: ENSUE
Aug. 6, No. 1144: ANVIL
Aug. 7, No. 1145: MACAW
Aug. 8, No. 1146: SAUCY
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. If you’re rethinking your need for the actual answer, you might try tips from one of those stories.
Still need a starter word? One person told me they just look around and choose a five-letter object that they’ve spotted to use as their starter…
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