Wordle hint and answer #663: Thursday, April 13

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I spent a lot of time staring at the yellow I unearthed on my second guess today, trying to imagine how it was supposed to fit with the pair of greens I'd revealed with my opener. The good news is I locked that in place soon enough. The bad news is this unlocked a rich seam of potential answers, and I just had to work through them until I found the correct Wordle answer—one guess away from the end.

The answer today is a unit of measurement, specifically for precious gemstones such as diamonds—the Hope Diamond weighs over 45 of these. There's only one vowel to find today. 

Yes, a vowel is used twice in today's Wordle. 

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. 

Here's your win. The answer to the April 13 (663) Wordle isCARAT.

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.

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