Today's Wordle hint and answer #790: Friday, August 18

pcgamer.com:

Don't worry if you're a bit stumped by today's Wordle, because you'll find all the help you need right here. Dig yourself out of a hole with the August 18 (790) clue, or secure yourself an easy win by scrolling or clicking straight to the answer.

Today was one of those days where my opening guess hit some sort of magical sweet spot, allowing the very next attempt to land on today's Wordle answer. The odd thing is it wasn't the opener with the most greens (or the most yellows), it just happened to be the right letters in the right places.

This is another way of saying «accurate» or «precise». If you were paying for something in cash you might hand over the _____ amount so you don't end up with any loose change. You'll have to find two different vowels today. 

There are no repeat letters in today's Wordle. 

A good starting word can be the difference between victory and defeat with the daily puzzle, but once you've got the basics, it's much easier to nail down those Wordle wins. And as there's nothing quite like a small victory to set you up for the rest of the day, here are a few tips to help set you on the right path: 

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. 

Give yourself a break—it's Friday. The answer to the August 18 (790) Wordle is EXACT. 

Past Wordle answers can give you some excellent ideas for fun starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh. They are also a good way to eliminate guesses for today's Wordle, as the answer