Today's Wordle answer for Wednesday, June 12

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Now you're here, all the help you need to win Wednesday's Wordle is only a short scroll away. There's a fresh clue for the June 12 (1089) puzzle if you want to get your guesses off to a great start, as well as today's answer if you're really stuck. Whatever you need, we've got it.

Pleasepleaseplease… the tension that comes from being one letter away from today's Wordle answer, twice in a row, is unbearable. I'm just glad I had enough spare guesses left to find that final green letter. Not a bad game, but I'm hoping tomorrow's doesn't sail quite so close to the bottom of the board. 

Today's answer means to prevent or put someone off doing something. A warning sign might _____ trespassers, or a stern word might discourage someone from acting.  

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. 

Your winning word is… The answer to the June 12 (1089) Wordle is DETER.

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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 letters—is a good place