Today’s Wordle answer is kind of medium-tough. It’s a common word, but contains at least one letter that I rarely 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 G.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with E.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer refers to complaining a lot about small things.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is GRIPE.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Aug. 5, No. 1873, was POSIT.

Recent Wordle answers

Aug. 1, No. 1869: SLUSH

Aug. 2, No. 1870: PENAL

Aug. 3, No. 1871: REPLY

Aug. 4, No. 1872: MOTIF

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