Thursday, September 23, 2021
Wordle #96 — 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
Like duties done at ballot boxes and jury rooms. Reads the same backward.
3How many vowels?
There are 2 vowels in the word — and one of them shows up twice.
4Which vowels?
Vowel-wise, it uses I.
5Any repeated letters?
Yes, a letter appears twice — worth keeping in mind before you burn a guess.
6Reveal the first letter
It starts with C.
7Reveal the last letter
The final letter is C.
The answer
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Show the answer
The answer is
CIVIC
CIVIC — Relating to a city or its citizens' duties.
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Thursday, September 23, 2021?
The answer to Wordle #96 is CIVIC. On the page it stays behind a click, so nobody sees it by accident.
What letters does Wordle #96 start and end with?
The word runs from C at the front to C at the back.
How many vowels does the Thursday, September 23, 2021 Wordle have?
You'll find 2 vowels in it (I).
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
Yes — one letter appears more than once, which trips up a lot of players.
When does the next Wordle come out?
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