Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 17, #1885

Today’s Wordle answer isn’t terribly difficult, but there’s one letter you might not guess right away. Read on for hints and the answer.

Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has no repeated letters.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with T.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with E.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer refers to a social group made up of many families or clans that share the same language, culture, history, and traditions.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is TRIBE.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Aug 16, No. 1884, was ASPIC.

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