Today’s Wordle answer could be a tough one, with some unusual consonants. Read on for hints and the answer.

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 two vowels.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with F.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with N.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can mean to pretend or fake something.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is FEIGN.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Aug 6, No. 1874, was GRIPE,

Recent Wordle answers

Aug. 2, No. 1870: PENAL

Aug. 3, No. 1871: REPLY

Aug. 4, No. 1872: MOTIF

Aug. 5, No. 1873: POSIT

What’s the best Wordle starting word?

You want starter words that lean heavily on E, A and R, and don’t contain Z, J and Q. 

Some solid starter words​ to try:

ADIEU

TRAIN

CLOSE

STARE

NOISE

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