Today's Wordle hint and answer #728: Saturday, June 17

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Need a hint for today's Wordle? No problem; a clue for the June 17 (728) game's ready and waiting just below. Need something else? You'll find that here too. Whether you're after a quick introduction to the popular online word game or need to read today's answer, you'll find it all on this page.

After the Wordle-related struggles I've had over the past few days, today's straightforward win felt like a welcome change of pace. I was reminded of the importance of selecting strong openers with this one: if I hadn't picked my first two guesses so carefully, I know there's no way I would've found today's Wordle answer on the third go.

Today's answer has a few different meanings. One refers to a thick salad dressing, often made with sour cream. The other is a large farm, usually used to rear cattle or sheep. You only need to find one vowel, so once you've got it, focus on those consonants. 

No, there is no double letter in today's puzzle. . 

If there's one thing better than playing Wordle, it's playing Wordle well, which is why 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 midnight. So there's no reason not to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you're coming up blank. 

Let's start the weekend off on the right foot. The answer to the June 17 (728) Wordle is RANCH.

The more past Wordle answers you can cram into your memory banks, the better your chances of guessing today's Wordle answer without accidentally picking a solution that's already been used. Past Wordle answers can also give you some excellent ideas for fun starting words that keep your daily puzzle solving fresh.

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