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Today’s Wordle puzzle is tricky, as the first letter is one I just never, ever guess. 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.
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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 one repeated letter.
Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels
Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels, but one is the repeated letter, so you’ll see that one twice.
Wordle hint No. 3: First letter
Today’s Wordle answer begins with Q.
Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter
Today’s Wordle answer ends with R.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer can refer to something that is unusual or peculiar. It was once commonly used as a slur for a marginalized community, but has since been reclaimed by many within that community.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Today’s Wordle answer is QUEER.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, June 23, No. 1830, was CURRY.
Recent Wordle answers
June 19, No. 1826: EMOJI
June 20, No. 1827: DRAKE
June 21, No. 1828: ALIBI
June 22, No. 1829: OVATE
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