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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 one vowel.
Wordle hint No. 3: First letter
Today’s Wordle answer begins with C.
Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter
Today’s Wordle answer ends with K.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a sharp ringing sound.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Today’s Wordle answer is CLINK.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Jan. 21, No. 1677 was CUBIC.
Recent Wordle answers
Jan. 17, No. 1673: FIERY
Jan. 18, No. 1674: SUMAC
Jan. 19, No. 1675: WAXEN
Jan. 20, No. 1676: SULLY
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