Today's Wordle hint and answer #773: Tuesday, August 1

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Snatch Wordle victory from the jaws of defeat in an instant—the answer to today's puzzle is only a click away. Or, if you'd rather have a little help instead, why not take a quick peek at a fresh clue for the August 1 (773) instead? However you want to win, we've got you covered.

Today's puzzle was a seriously slippery customer, and refused to give up any clues without a fight. I managed to solve it with only a single guess left to spare—and that only happened after scratching my head for a good five minutes, wondering how the heck the few letters I'd found were supposed to go together and form today's Wordle answer.

The word you need to find today is a numerical value, referring to something or someone a single whole place after ninth, or the fraction 1/10. 

Yes, a letter is used twice in today's puzzle. 

Looking to extend your Wordle winning streak? Perhaps you've just started playing the popular daily puzzle game and are looking for some pointers. Whatever the reason you're here, these quick tips can help push you in the right direction: 

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 win, just for you. The answer to the August 1 (773) Wordle is TENTH.

Wordle solutions that have already been used can help eliminate answers for today's Wordle or give you inspiration for guesses to help uncover more of those greens. They can also give you some inspired ideas for starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh.

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