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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 one vowel, but it’s the repeated letter, so you’ll see it twice.
Wordle hint No. 3: First letter
Today’s Wordle answer begins with S.
Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter
Today’s Wordle answer ends with L.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a cylindrical device upon which thread is wound.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Today’s Wordle answer is SPOOL.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Dec. 23, No. 1648 was GLINT.
Recent Wordle answers
Dec. 19, No. 1644: MYRRH
Dec. 20, No. 1645: WHITE
Dec. 21, No. 1646: QUILT
Dec. 22, No. 1647: CONCH
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