Today's Wordle answer for Wednesday, August 7

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We've got some general Wordle tips if you'd like to refresh your word-finding game, or just want to make sure you're thinking along the right sort of lines. And if you need something more specific, today's clue is ready to help, as is the answer to the August 7 (1145) Wordle. You've got this.

The further I got into today's Wordle, the less sure I was of the answer. Every new line seemed to swerve in an unexpected direction, wrong in a new and interesting way. Eventually—and a little later than I should have—I stopped fighting it and actually looked at the clues it had given me, and found today's winning word soon after.

You'll need to think of parrots to win today. These large colourful birds often come in blue and yellow, green, and scarlet varieties.  

Yes, there is a double letter in today's puzzle. 

Playing Wordle well is like achieving a small victory every day—who doesn't like a well-earned winning streak in a game you enjoy? If you're new to the daily word game, or just want a refresher, I'm going to share a few quick tips to help set you on the path to success: 

There's no time pressure beyond making sure it's done by the end of the day. If you're struggling to find the answer or a tactical word for your next guess, there's no harm in coming back to it later on. 

Don't worry, you're about to win. The answer to the August 7 (1145) Wordle is MACAW,

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Knowing previous Wordle solutions can be helpful in eliminating current possibilities. It's unlikely a word will be repeated and you can find inspiration for guesses or starting words that may be eluding you. 

Here are some recent Wordle answers:

Wordle gives you six rows of five boxes each day, and it's your job to work out which five-letter word is hiding by eliminating or confirming the letters it contains.

Starting with a strong word like LEASH—something containing multiple vowels, common consonants, and no repeat