Wordle today: Hint and answer #836 for Tuesday, October 3

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There's a clue for today's Wordle waiting just below if you need it, a handcrafted hint to help light the way. And if you don't, that just leaves you with more time to browse our general tips and guides, there to ensure every guess is as productive as possible. Need something more direct? You've got it. The answer for the October 3 (836) Wordle is only a click away.

I rushed into Wordle today on pure instinct alone, and felt a wave of dread wash over me as my thoughtless effort returned four greys and a single green. Well, no turning back now. Somehow my second guess ended up more than pulling its weight, almost filling out the entire row with more green letters—and once they were in place, the Wordle answer soon turned up.

The answer today refers to something that either happens at the same time as something else, or for a reasonably short period of time. You might play Wordle _____ waiting for the train, for example. 

There are no double letters in today's Wordle. 

Looking to extend your Wordle winning streak? Perhaps you've just started playing the popular daily puzzle game and are looking for some pointers. Whatever the reason you're here, these quick tips can help push you in the right direction: 

There's no racing against the clock with Wordle so you don't need to rush for the answer. Treating the game like a casual newspaper crossword can be a good tactic; that way, you can come back to it later if you're coming up blank. Stepping away for a while might mean the difference between a win and a line of grey squares. 

One answer, coming up. The answer to the October 3 (836) Wordle is WHILE.

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