Today's Wordle answer for Tuesday, August 6

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Save a tough Wordle in a flash with a single click—the answer to today's puzzle is right here and ready to go whenever you need it. Or just take a look at our hint for the August 6 (1144) game instead, whatever help you want, you'll find it right here.

Oh, that felt good. I was on the right track from my very first go, and every guess afterwards slotted another piece of the puzzle into place. Don't worry if Wordle's not going as well for you today—just take a look at our clue and you'll soon get back on track.

An extremely heavy metalworking tool with a flat top and a sort of pointed end, still in use today. Also, the sort of thing the ACME corporation would supply a cartoon character if they needed to drop something on someone's head.  

No, there is no double letter in today's puzzle. 

Looking to extend your Wordle winning streak? Perhaps you've just started playing the popular daily puzzle game and are looking for some pointers. Whatever the reason you're here, these quick tips can help push you in the right direction: 

There's no racing against the clock with Wordle so you don't need to rush for the answer. Treating the game like a casual newspaper crossword can be a good tactic; that way, you can come back to it later if you're coming up blank. Stepping away for a while might mean the difference between a win and a line of grey squares. 

Need a little extra help? The answer to the August 6 (1144) Wordle is ANVIL.

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