Hints, Answers, and Help from Today’s New York Times, December 17, No. 1277

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For some reason, I always assume the New York Times word The answer consists of two vowels, no repeated letters, and begins with a consonant. This is not how puzzle makers work. Many words that start with a vowel have only one vowel or three or more vowels, and repeated letters are of course a regular element. Today, there are a lot of consonants, but the word is not unfamiliar, so it may not be difficult for many people. If you need hints and answers, read on.

Wordle hints today

Before we show you today word Answer, and we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle Tip #1: Repeat

Today’s Wordle answer contains no repeated letters.

Wordle Tip #2: Vowels

There is one vowel in today’s Wordle answer.

Wordle Tip #3: Rhyme time

Speaking of vowels, today’s Wordle answer rhymes with vowels.

Wordle Tip #4: The first letter

Today’s Wordle answer starts with the letter S.

Wordle Tip #5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer might mean frowning in an angry manner.

Today’s answer

Today’s Wordle answer is SCOWL.

Wordle’s answer yesterday

Wordle’s answer yesterday, December 16, #1276, was BOAST.

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