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Today’s Wordle puzzle is a tough one, with a letter that is rarely used and which I just never 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 no repeated letters.
Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels
Today’s Wordle answer has three vowels.
Wordle hint No. 3: First letter
Today’s Wordle answer begins with A.
Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter
Today’s Wordle answer ends with D.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer can mean to keep away from something or someone.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Today’s Wordle answer is AVOID.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Jan. 13, No. 1669 was GUMBO.
Recent Wordle answers
Jan. 9, No. 1665: EIGHT
Jan. 10, No. 1666: MANIC
Jan. 11, No. 1667: QUARK
Jan. 12, No. 1668: TRIAL
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