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Today’s Wordle puzzle is a little tricky, especially for Americans, since it describes something that’s not too popular over here. 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
Today’s Wordle answer has one vowel and one sometimes vowel.
Wordle hint No. 3: First letter
Today’s Wordle answer begins with R.
Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter
Today’s Wordle answer ends with Y.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a team game played with an oval ball that may be kicked, carried, and passed from hand to hand.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Today’s Wordle answer is RUGBY.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Dec. 17, No. 1642 was GRASS.
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