Today's Wordle hint and answer #824: Thursday, September 21

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Turn today's Wordle around in an instant with our help. Give yourself a nudge in the right direction with a hint written for the September 21 (824) game, try a new approach after taking a look at our general tips, or guarantee a win with today's answer. However you want to play, we've got it covered.

A win in three? I'm more than happy with that, especially as my opener failed to reveal a single green or yellow. I'm not entirely sure how I managed to pull off such a dramatic turnaround with today's Wordle, but I'm very glad I did. Will I be as lucky tomorrow? I suppose there's only one way to find out.

This hard-wearing natural material is found in the ground and can be put to all sorts of uses, from primitive tools to elaborate statues. In the UK this word is sometimes used as a measurement of weight, with one ____ equal to 14lb. You'll have to find two different vowels to solve today's Wordle. 

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

If you're new to the daily Wordle puzzle or you just want a refresher after taking a break, I'll share some quick tips to help you win. There's nothing quite like a small victory to set you up for the rest of the day. 

You're not up against a timer, so you've got all the time in the world—well, until midnight—to find the winning word. If you're stuck, there's no shame in coming back to the puzzle later in the day and finishing it up when you've cleared your head. 

Let's add another +1 to your win streak. The answer to the September 21 (824) Wordle is STONE.

Keeping track of the last handful of Wordle answers can help to eliminate current possibilities. It's also handy for inspiring opening words or subsequent guesses if you're short on ideas for the day.

Here are the last 10