Today's Wordle hint and answer #779: Monday, August 7

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Click on over and read some Wordle tips or our help guide, so you can make every guess count. Or keep on scrolling and take a peek at a clue for the August 7 (779) Wordle, and if that's still not enough don't worry, because the answer to today's puzzle is only a little further down the page.

«Nope, that's it, I can't think of anythi-ohh» is how today's Wordle went for me. I was definitely lost. Completely done for. Not a clue. And then it suddenly all made perfect sense, and the answer to today's game appeared on my screen as if by magic. 

There are a few unrelated meanings for today's answer. It's probably most commonly used as another way of describing a small natural stream, especially one that babbles. There's only one vowel to find today. 

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

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. 

Let's make sure you win today's Wordle. The answer to the August 7 (779) Wordle is BROOK.

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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