Wordle today: Hint and answer for #834 Sunday, October 1

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You'll find all the help you need to solve today's Wordle right here. We've got a selection of general tips available if you'd like to refresh your daily strategy, a clue for the October 1 (834) game if you'd appreciate a nudge in the right direction, and today's answer on a handy plate if you'd prefer a direct approach.

Well, that was a fun one. I found myself staring at a good combination of yellows and greens after a few guesses, and I just knew I had enough to work out today's Wordle answer there and then. I'd like to pretend the right word came to me in an instant, but there was a fair bit of brow-furrowing between that point and my next go. Still, there was no rush.

You'll need to think of hats to win this one. This is a soft circular one, often worn at a slight angle. You're as likely to see one on a military officer as you are on the catwalk. 

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

Anyone can pick up and play Wordle, but if you want to do it well and make all of your guesses count, these quick tips will help get you started on your Wordle winning streak: 

Thankfully, there's no time limit beyond ensuring it's done by midnight. So there's no reason not to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you're coming up blank. Sometimes stepping away for a while means you can come back with a fresh perspective. 

Why not finish the weekend with a win too? The answer to the October 1 (834) Wordle is BERET.

Past Wordle answers can give you some excellent ideas for fun starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh. They are also a good way to eliminate guesses for today's Wordle, as the answer is unlikely to be repeated. 

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