Today's Wordle hint and answer #684: Thursday, May 4

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Keep that Wordle(opens in new tab) win streak going in the right direction while still having all your usual fun with our tailor-made assistance. If you'd like general help and advice, our tips, guides, and archives will improve every game, and if you need something more specific, a handy clue for the May 4 (684) puzzle is waiting just below, with the answer to today's Wordle a little after that.

I was two guesses down and only had one unhelpful yellow to show for it, so I threw caution to the wind—and immediately ended up back on track, green after green finally deciding to show up. One vital slot looked like it was in danger of staying grey for a while, but even that flipped over to reveal today's Wordle answer in the end. 

This small and extremely common tropical fish has a wide variety of vibrant colours and tail fin shapes, making them a popular addition to freshwater home aquariums. 

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

If you're new to the daily Wordle puzzle or you just want a refresher after taking a break, I'll share some quick tips to help you win. There's nothing quite like a small victory to set you up for the rest of the day. 

You're not up against a timer, so you've got all the time in the world—well, until midnight—to find the winning word. If you're stuck, there's no shame in coming back to the puzzle later in the day and finishing it up when you've cleared your head. 

Let's make sure you win Wordle. The answer to the May 4 (684) Wordle isGUPPY.

Keeping track of the last handful of Wordle answers can help to eliminate current possibilities. It's also handy for inspiring opening words or subsequent guesses if you're short on ideas for the day.

Here are the last 10 Wordle answers:

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