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Today’s Wordle answer begins with a letter I hardly ever guess, so it took me a while to solve the puzzle. If you’re also stumped, that’s why we’re here. 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 S.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can refer to directing your energy towards one specific point.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is FOCUS.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

 Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Sept. 12, No. 1911, was NIFTY.

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