Today’s Wordle answer might trip some people up, as a couple of the letters are unusual. 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 one vowel.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with P.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with N.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a small, edible sea animal, similar to a shrimp.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is PRAWN.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Aug. 21, No. 1889, was TRACE.

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