Today's Wordle answer for Tuesday, July 16

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Sprint straight to the best bit—winning—with the answer to the July 16 (1123) Wordle. Go on, it'll only take a click. No? Then feel free to spend some time with our brand new clue for Tuesday's puzzle instead. It's your game, so make sure you enjoy it your way.

Ah, two yellow letters straight away? Brilliant. The same two yellow letters after? Not so brilliant. And the same two yellow letters after that? You've got to be kidding me. Still, at least that little journey around the board meant there was only one place left for them to go—and it also meant today's Wordle answer was just around the corner too.

A trick designed to make people believe one thing while another is actually happening. In a spy movie, the hero might chase after a character only to capture a _____, allowing their real enemy to get away.  

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 help? The answer to the July 16 (1123) Wordle is DECOY.

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