Today Wordle No. 1201 Hints and Answer for October 2, 2024

 Well, hello everyone! It's Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and It’s that time of day when we gather around to take on the Wordle puzzle. If you're looking for a nudge in the right direction, let me give you some helpful hints without giving the answer away.

Here are some clues for today’s Wordle puzzle:

• Number of Vowels: Today’s Wordle answer contains two vowels.
• First Letter: The word starts with the letter 'S.'
• Repeated Letters: There’s a repeated letter in the answer.
• Letter Positions: The letter 'L' is at the end of the word.

If you’re scratching your head, here’s an example: A word like "spell" fits the pattern above (although it’s not the answer). Use these hints to guide your guesses and see how close you can get!

Now, let’s dive into today’s puzzle!

Today’s starting word suggestion comes from Rotoman23, who writes, "Try the word FLAME; it’s hot!" A pun? I love it. So, let’s light that match and see if we can get ourselves a hot Wordle.

First Guess: FLAME

After entering “FLAME,” things look promising! We’ve got two letters—L and E—but they’re out of position. Not a bad start, right? So, now it’s time to figure out where those letters go and what other letters might fit.

Building on "FLAME"

With the L and E locked in but out of position, my brain starts ticking. I want to find a word where the L and E make sense together but aren’t in their final spots. I consider trying “RELAX,” but then I remember the A and L would clash with our previous guess. So, what else could work?

I decide to move the L towards the end of the word and place the E somewhere in the middle. Visualization helps a lot when solving these puzzles, so I’m thinking of combinations that fit this pattern. Eventually, the word “TOWEL” comes to mind. TOWEL feels like a decent guess, so let's give it a go!

Guess Two: TOWEL

Nope, not quite. But hey, we’ve made some progress! The L is now in its correct position at the end of the word. Meanwhile, the E still needs to find its home in the first, second, or third position. This is where things start getting tricky. What word could fit this setup?

I begin visualizing the possibilities with the E in the second or third spot. But here’s the problem—what letters would follow? It’s like I’m hitting a wall at this point.

Figuring Out the Trick: Could It Be a Double L?

Suddenly, it hits me. What if today’s Wordle has a double L? I had dismissed that possibility earlier, but it makes sense now. The repeated letter trick often throws people off, and it’s looking like the answer involves two Ls. With that in mind, the word "SHELL" pops into my head. Could this be the answer?

Final Guess: SHELL

Success! SHELL is the correct answer. It all comes down to realizing that the fourth letter could only be another L once the E was placed in the middle. What a journey that was! The trick to cracking today’s puzzle was definitely recognizing the possibility of a repeated letter. Sometimes, the simplest solutions hide in plain sight.

Conclusion

And just like that, another Wordle puzzle bites the dust. Solving today’s puzzle involved some fun trial and error, and it’s always satisfying when everything clicks into place. Tomorrow is Thursday, and I’ve already picked the next starting word: INLET. It’s a short word, but it packs potential for testing key letters early on.

So, thanks for joining me for today’s Wordle challenge! I’ll see you tomorrow for more fun and another puzzle. Stay sharp, and don’t forget—sometimes the answer is just a double letter away.