Daily Quordle 205 answer for August 17: A really tough word! Check Quordle hints and clues

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Daily Quordle 205 answer for August 17: Today's puzzle is quite unique. Unlike getting swarmed by tough words at the same time, today should be a breeze because majority of the words are very simple to find out. However, despite that, you're going to lose the puzzle and that's all because of one single word. We are not joking. This one word was so difficult, during our game, we needed 3 attempts solely on this word to find out the letters. It is not going to be easy and losing a streak is very likely today. But if you want to protect the streak, then you need to take a look at these Quordle hints and clues. And if they don't suffice, just scroll to the bottom to check the solutions too. 

In all honesty, you are not going to need much help solving three of the four words. There are no repeated letters, no unfamiliar words and the letters used are also common. The fourth word is where you will struggle as it has a majority of uncommon letters arranged in a strange format. While the word is again familiar, it will not help in piecing it back together.

1. Today's words start with S, W, O and A.

2. The words end with Y, Z, N and E.

3. Word 1 clue - full of or covered with prickles

4. Word 2 clue - a ballroom dance in triple time in which couples spin around as they progress round the room

5. Word 3 clue - one of the parts inside your body that have a particular function

6. Word 4 clue - without other people

These are the clues for the day. Use them with the hints provided above and you will find a full-proof strategy to take on today's puzzle. But if you're looking for an instant solution, scroll down.

SPOILER ALERT. Do not read ahead if you do not want the answer to today's Quordle. You have been warned.

The four words in today's