Saturday, October 22, 2022
Wordle #490 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is about average difficulty, and the answer is a fairly common word.
2Reveal a clue
The salesman's speech you can't hang up on.
3How many vowels?
You're looking for 2 vowels.
4Which vowels?
I, E — those are the vowels you need.
5Any repeated letters?
No repeats — five different letters.
6Reveal the first letter
The opening letter is S.
7Reveal the last letter
Last letter: L.
The answer
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The answer is
SPIEL
SPIEL — A glib, well-rehearsed line of talk.
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Saturday, October 22, 2022?
Wordle #490 solves to SPIEL. We keep it hidden behind a button so a stray glance can't spoil it.
What letters does Wordle #490 start and end with?
First letter S, last letter L.
How many vowels does the Saturday, October 22, 2022 Wordle have?
It has 2 vowels: I, E.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
No repeats in this one; five distinct letters.
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