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Finally, a break in a row of tough Wordle puzzles. I thought today's Wordle answer was simple, with basic letters and nothing weird, like repeated letters. If you need hints and the answer, read on. And if you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words.
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
There are two vowels in today's Wordle answer.
Wordle hint No. 3: Start letter
Today's Wordle answer begins with the letter S.
Wordle hint No. 4: Alley time.
Today's Wordle answer is used to describe a certain scoring throw in bowling.
Wordle hint No. 5: Royalty
Today's Wordle answer is the title of Prince Harry's recent controversial memoir, and describes his position when he was born into the British Royal Family.
TODAY'S WORDLE ANSWER
Today's Wordle answer is SPARE.
Yesterday's Wordle answer
Yesterday's Wordle answer, April 7, No. 1388 was HAZEL.
Recent Wordle answers
April 3, No. 1384: SHEAR
April 4, No. 1385: KRILL
April 5, No. 1386: FOAMY
April 6, No. 1387: VILLA
What's the best Wordle starting word?
Don't be afraid to use our tip sheet ranking all the letters in the alphabet by frequency of uses. In short, 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