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Wordle Hints
Today's puzzle features an unusual word with tricky letters that might challenge active win streaks. Review the clues below before checking the final solution.
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
The solution contains one repeated letter.
Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels
The repeated letter is a vowel, appearing twice. There is also one secondary vowel included just once.
Wordle hint No. 3: First letter
The target word begins with the letter U.
Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter
The target word ends with the letter Y.
Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning
The answer describes the practice of lending money at exceptionally high interest rates.
The Answer
The solution to Wordle #1931 for October 2 is USURY.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday's Wordle answer for October 1 was RITZY.
Recent Wordle answers
Sept. 27, No. 1,926: SLOOP
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Sept. 29, No. 1,928: SCUBA
Sept. 30, No. 1,929: RIVER
Recommended Starters
Effective starting words prioritize frequent vowels like E and A alongside common consonants such as R, while avoiding letters like Z, J, and Q.
Recommended starting words to try include ADIEU, TRAIN, CLOSE, STARE, and NOISE.
• ADIEU
• TRAIN
• CLOSE
• STARE
• NOISE
