Today's Wordle hint and answer #720: Friday, June 9

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Win every Wordle—and do it your way too. Whether you want today's answer in an instant or would rather spend some time chewing over a helpful clue for the June 9 (720) puzzle, you'll find everything you need, as well as plenty of tips and tricks waiting for you just below.

I found today's Wordle to be a real head-scratcher. I'd worked out where a key lettercouldn't go… but it didn't seem to fit anywhere that it was supposed to. I was on the verge of apologising to my win streak when I suddenly had a happy lightbulb moment. And although that didn't instantly win today's game, it got me close enough to today's Wordle answer to eventually crack it. 

This word is the name of a type of tree, as well as the wood that comes from it. This material is extremely lightweight and can float in water with ease. There's only one vowel in today's answer. 

Yes, a vowel is used twice in today's Wordle answer. 

A good starting word can be the difference between victory and defeat with the daily puzzle, but once you've got the basics, it's much easier to nail down those Wordle wins. And as there's nothing quite like a small victory to set you up for the rest of the day, here are a few tips to help set you on the right path: 

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. 

Another day, another win. The answer to the June 9 (720) Wordle is BALSA. 

Past Wordle answers can give you some excellent ideas for fun starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh. They