Today's Wordle answer for Thursday, September 12

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Give your Thursday Wordle an instant lift with our fantastic selection of hints, tips, and guaranteed wins. Whether you want to take a minute to brush up your letter-finding technique with our general help, use today's clue to guide your guesswork, or go straight for the answer to the September 12 (1181) Wordle, you're in for a great time.

Wordle wasn't looking great for me today. I'd only had two yellows to show for two rows worth of guessing and had neatly eliminated a lot of very helpful letters in the process. My next guess was going to have to be something special. Smart. And just this once, it was: setting me firmly on the right path and turning a tricky situation into a comfortable win. Phew. 

This metal has a bright yellow colour to it when polished, and is commonly used to make everything from decorative items to pipe fittings. Also the name of a particular orchestra section. One of today's consonants is used twice. 

Yes, a letter is used twice in today's puzzle. 

If you're new to the daily Wordle puzzle or you just want a refresher after taking a break, I'll share some quick tips to help you win. There's nothing quite like a small victory to set you up for the rest of the day. 

You're not up against a timer, so you've got all the time in the world—well, until midnight—to find the winning word. If you're stuck, there's no shame in coming back to the puzzle later in the day and finishing it up when you've cleared your head. 

Don't worry, you've got this. The answer to the September 12 (1181) Wordle is BRASS.

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Keeping track of the last handful of Wordle answers can help to eliminate current possibilities. It's also handy for inspiring opening words or subsequent guesses if you're short on ideas for the day.

Here are the last 10 Wordle answers:

Wordle presents you with six rows of five boxes every day and the aim is to figure out the correct five-letter word by