Today's Wordle answer for Wednesday, August 21

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Improve your daily Wordle with our general tips, designed to help you make the most of even the trickiest situation. Or if you like the idea of more specific help, take a look at a brand new clue for the August 21 (1159) game instead. Need something more specific than that? Then click your way to today's Wordle answer and enjoy a guaranteed Wednesday win.

This was a real game of extremes for me today. I found nothing on the first row. Nothing at all. But by the third, I'd suddenly got it all. I'm not even sure why today's answer popped into my head, really. Maybe I was just lucky my second guess nudged me in that direction. The good news is you don't have to be lucky—our hints and tips are here to help.

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No, there is no 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. 

Here's the word you've been looking for. The answer to the August 21 (1159) Wordle is MULCH.

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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. 

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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