Sunday, October 23, 2022
Wordle #491 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is on the tougher side — take your time, and the answer is a very common, everyday word.
2Reveal a clue
Egypt's best-wrapped export. Letters repeat here.
3How many vowels?
Count on 1 vowel.
4Which vowels?
The vowel to work with: U.
5Any repeated letters?
There is a repeat. If you're stuck, try doubling a letter you've already confirmed.
6Reveal the first letter
First letter: M.
7Reveal the last letter
It ends with Y.
The answer
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The answer is
MUMMY
MUMMY — An embalmed, wrapped body preserved from ancient times.
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Sunday, October 23, 2022?
MUMMY is the answer to Wordle #491 — tucked behind a spoiler button above so you only see it on purpose.
What letters does Wordle #491 start and end with?
It starts with M and ends with Y.
How many vowels does the Sunday, October 23, 2022 Wordle have?
Just one vowel — U.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
Yes. If your greens and yellows aren't adding up, try repeating a confirmed letter.
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