Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Wordle #697 — 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
Walk one for pirates, hold one for abs.
3How many vowels?
You're looking for 1 vowel.
4Which vowels?
A — that's the only vowel you need.
5Any repeated letters?
No repeats — five different letters.
6Reveal the first letter
The opening letter is P.
7Reveal the last letter
Last letter: K.
The answer
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The answer is
PLANK
PLANK — A long flat piece of timber; also a core exercise.
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Wednesday, May 17, 2023?
Wordle #697 solves to PLANK. We keep it hidden behind a button so a stray glance can't spoil it.
What letters does Wordle #697 start and end with?
First letter P, last letter K.
How many vowels does the Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Wordle have?
It has 1 vowel: A.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
No repeats in this one; five distinct letters.
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