Today's Wordle hint and answer #758: Monday, July 17

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Keep winning Wordle, and do it in a style that suits you too. If you want today's answer in a flash it's only a click away, or if you'd just like a little help then there's a clue for the July 17 (758) game waiting below. All done with today's Wordle? Then feel free to spend some time polishing your game with our helpful tips and guides.

I cracked my knuckles and then smiled as I typed in my opening guess for today's puzzle. This was a good one. This was going to… turn up nothing, as it happens. Thankfully my second attempt did pretty much everything short of handing me today's Wordle answer on a silver plate, but that was an uncomfortable start.

The answer to today's Wordle is a limp and rather sorry word. Anything that slumps or sags downwards—like the leaves on a forgotten houseplant—could be described this way, as could any person's mood or energy levels when they're on a downward arc. 

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

If you've decided to play Wordle but you're not sure where to start, I'll help set you on the path to your first winning streak. Make all your guesses count and become a Wordle winner with these quick tips: 

You're not racing against the clock so there's no reason to rush. In fact, it's not a bad idea to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you're coming up blank. Sometimes stepping away for a while means you can come back with a fresh perspective. 

Here's your latest win. The answer to the July 17 (758) Wordle is DROOP.

Previous Wordle solutions can help to eliminate guesses for today's Wordle, as the answer isn't likely to be repeated. They can also give you some solid ideas for starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh.

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