Today’s Wordle answer is a pretty interesting word. 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 S.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with E.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer has some very different meanings. It can refer to a long-billed marsh bird, or a shot fired from a hidden spot.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is SNIPE.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Aug 9, No. 1877, was CLUNK.

Recent Wordle answers

Aug. 5, No. 1873: POSIT

Aug. 6, No. 1874: GRIPE

Aug. 7, No. 1875: FEIGN

Aug. 8, No. 1876: PRIVY

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