Today’s Wordle answer is an unusual word, with a pretty rare first letter that I absolutely never guess. 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 J.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with T.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a horizontal structural beam used in building construction.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is JOIST.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

 Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Sept. 2, No. 1901, was RULER.

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