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Is today the day that Wordle streaks break like matchsticks across the land? Today’s Wordle answer has pretty common letters, but it’s just an unusual word. I’ve read it in books, but I don’t think I’ve ever used it, or heard anyone say it. 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 C.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with E.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer refers to a small wood, clump of trees or dense growth of shrubs.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is COPSE.  (Not corpse, even though they look so similar!)

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

 Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Sept. 24, No. 1923, was MESSY.

Recent Wordle answers

• Sept. 20, No. 1919: SHONE
• Sept. 21, No. 1920: PAGER
• Sept. 22, No. 1921: STOKE
• Sept. 23, No. 1922: FORTH

What’s the best Wordle starting word?

You want starter words that lean heavy 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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