Today's Wordle hint and answer #788: Wednesday, August 16

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Come for the answer to the August 16 (788) Wordle, stay for the helpful tips and guides designed to show you how to make the most out of every single letter. Just after a little bit of inspiration? You've got it. A clue for today's puzzle is ready and waiting below.

One green… two greens… three… four… fi-oh, not quite. Still as follow-ups to an opening go that was a pretty exciting turn of events. Unsurprisingly, it only took one more to secure today's Wordle answer and net a fairly quick win. 

Today's word is often associated with cleaning, especially the vigorous sort usually done with some sort of brush. _____land is generally found in arid areas and contains mostly shrubs and smaller trees. TLC also had a great song about having none of these. There's only one vowel in here. 

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

Playing Wordle well is like achieving a small victory every day—who doesn't like a well-earned winning streak in a game you enjoy? If you're new to the daily word game, or just want a refresher, 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 the end of the day. If you're struggling to find the answer or a tactical word for your next guess, there's no harm in coming back to it later on. 

Let's keep your win streak safe. The answer to the August 16 (788) Wordle is SCRUB.

Knowing previous Wordle solutions can be helpful in eliminating current possibilities. It's unlikely a word will be repeated and you can find inspiration for guesses or starting words that may be eluding you. 

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Wordle gives you six rows of five boxes each day, and it's your job to work out which five-letter