Wordle 494 answer for October 26:An obscure word! Check Wordle hints, clues, solution

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Wordle 494 answer for October 26: Any seasoned veteran of the game will tell you that there are usually three parameters based on which any Wordle puzzle is considered easy or tough. The first one is repeated letters, as they take away your ability to guess the letters and add make you guess on random. The second is usage of uncommon letters like X, Z or even F. These letters are not widely used in words and as a result, not many use them for guessing either. Finally, the obscurity of the word itself. If you have never heard of the word, chances are you are not going to be able to guess it at all. And today, you face the last problem. It can be a streak breaker for you, so you should use our Wordle hints and clues to find the right word. And if that's not enough, then jump to the bottom to check our solution too. 

There are no repeating letters in the puzzle. But the good news ends there as the word has both an uncommon letter and is obscure. While we hope you know the word, it will be tough to solve it if you don't. But not to worry, the clues will help you out in that case. Take a look.

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

2. The word has two vowels in it. 

3. The word ends with T.

4. One of the vowel is O.

5. The final vowel is U.

These clues have revealed everything about the word. You just need to think about it a little and you will have your answer. If you want more information, scroll to the bottom for the solution.

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Today's word is FLOUT. The word means “to intentionally disobey a rule or law, or to intentionally avoid behavior that is