Sunday, September 12, 2021
Wordle #85 — 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
A wagging dog's job at the front door. Double vowel inside.
3How many vowels?
You're looking for 2 vowels — and one of them shows up twice.
4Which vowels?
E — that's the only vowel you need.
5Any repeated letters?
Yes — one letter pulls double duty, which is exactly where guesses tend to go wrong.
6Reveal the first letter
The opening letter is G.
7Reveal the last letter
Last letter: T.
The answer
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Show the answer
The answer is
GREET
GREET — To welcome someone on arrival.
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Sunday, September 12, 2021?
Wordle #85 solves to GREET. We keep it hidden behind a button so a stray glance can't spoil it.
What letters does Wordle #85 start and end with?
First letter G, last letter T.
How many vowels does the Sunday, September 12, 2021 Wordle have?
It has 2 vowels: E.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
It does: a letter is used twice, so don't be afraid to double up.
When does the next Wordle come out?
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