Quordle 297 answer for November 17: Mission critical! Check Quordle hints, clues, solutions

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Quordle 297 answer for November 17: Quordle is throwing back-to-back tough puzzles at us. And one of the words today is so critical, it can either make or break your entire game. For all intents and purposes, this is a streak-breaker game and you should approach it like that. 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.

One of the words today has two repeated letters in it. Not only that but it also aligns the same way around the middle letter. Finding this word out will be crucial to your success. Apart from that, there is another word with a repeated letter. The rest of the words are simple, but one among them is uncommon and might not be known to you. If this diverse puzzle has intimidated you, don't worry. Just check our clues below. 

1. Today's words begin with the letters S, M, S and B.

2. The words end with H, H, L and T. 

3. Word 1 clue - to urge to be quiet

4. Word 2 clue - the gaiety characterizing people who are enjoying the companionship of others

5. Word 3 clue - the skeleton of the head

6. Word 4 clue - to break open, apart, or into pieces usually from impact or from pressure from within

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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