Today's Wordle hint and answer #823: Wednesday, September 20

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You'll find everything you need to win today's Wordle, and more besides, waiting for you below. Find guidance with our daily clue, energise every guess with our general tips, or cut straight to the win with the answer to the September 20 (823) puzzle.

I came dangerously close to snatching defeat from the jaws of victory today. Who knew nailing down that one last green would take four more goes? Still, for all the panic edging far too close to the bottom of today's Wordle caused, the relief I felt at the end almost made the ordeal worth it. Almost. 

The word you're looking for today is a type of drum—and can also refer to a kind of wire trap for wild animals, too. The answer today ends in a vowel. 

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. 

Struggling? Not any more. The answer to the September 20 (823) Wordle is SNARE.

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 word is hiding by eliminating or confirming the letters it contains.

Starting with a strong