Wordle hint and answer #662: Wednesday, April 12

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I didn't so much solve Wordle today as much as make a desperate guess using the only letters I had left to try, and even then, I wasn't sure it would work. Luckily for me, it turned out fine in the end, but I'm hoping for a Wordle answer that's a little less «exciting» in the near future.

Today's word is the name of a white crystalline salt with a wide variety of uses, including washing powder, soap, and enamel glazes. This substance is also known as sodium borate, and one of today's three consonants is a letter you'd normally avoid.  

No letters are used twice 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. 

Here's your winning word. The answer to the April 12 (662) Wordle isBORAX.

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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