Wordle 488 answer for October 20: Got the blues? Check Wordle hints, clues, solution

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Wordle 488 answer for October 20: After the streak-breaker word yesterday, Wordle seems to have calmed down a bit. Today's puzzle feels like fresh breeze. It is not the easiest puzzle but it is pretty straightforward and should not give you any headaches. But then again, there is a heavy element of luck in the game that primarily is derived from the starting word. If you choose a bad starting word, the game will punish you for it. And to avoid mistakes like these, you need to check these Wordle hints and clues. And as always, if you want any more help, you can scroll to the bottom and check the solution. 

There are no repeated letters in the word. This is a big news as letter repetition is one of the biggest reasons why players lose their games. But you won't have to face that challenge. There is one uncommon letter in the word. But the word is not obscure and you must have heard of it. Finally, the letter arrangement is also typical and should not be an issue. To solve the puzzle, we recommend picking a starting word with the popular consonants. 

1. Today's word begins with the letter D.

2. The word has two vowels in it.

3. The word ends with M.

4. One of the vowels is E.

5. The remaining vowel is I.

We went a little overboard with the clues. But that's okay. Now go on and try to solve the puzzle. If you're still doubtful, just scroll to the bottom.

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Today's word is DENIM. It is “a thick, strong cotton cloth, often blue in colour, used especially for making jeans”. Make sure to come back again tomorrow for more hints and clues.