Quordle 226 answer for September 7, 2022: Protect your streak! Check Quordle hints, clues, solutions

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Quordle 226 answer for September 7, 2022: So far this week, the puzzles have been of average level of difficulty. This is the sweet spot where players can experiment with their strategies to build a better one or take it easy and use a reliable method to solve the puzzle hassle-free. However, today the puzzle is slightly trickier and a laid back attitude can end up costing your winning streak. Protecting your streak is important because it is never fun to share a picture of the puzzle on social media and have it be filled with grayed boxes instead of green ones. And that's why you need to check these Quordle hints and clues as we help you find the right path whenever you get stuck. And if you are on your last attempt and need to know that one elusive word, just scroll to the bottom for the solution.

Today's puzzle is a mixed-bag. You have repeated letters, uncommon letters and weird letter arrangements. Only silver lining is that all the words are pretty common and should be familiar to you all. To solve the puzzle, we would recommend using a starting word with popular consonants. 

1. Today's words begin with G, F, S and A.

2. The words end with E, T, P and E.

3. Word 1 clue - a shiny surface given to an object or a food, esp. by covering it with a liquid that shines when it dries

4. Word 2 clue - very hard grey stone that produces small flames (sparks) when you hit it against steel

5. Word 3 clue - to bend your head and shoulders forwards and downwards

6. Word 4 clue - to use something in a bad or dishonest way

These are your clues. We are sure if you think about them carefully, a couple of words reveal themselves on their own. And if there is still any doubt in your mind, simply scroll down for the solution.

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