Wordle today: Hint and answer for #859 Thursday, October 26

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There's a helpful clue for today's Wordle below—just the thing to turn a tough game around, especially when paired with our usual batch of universal tips and tricks. Failing that, the answer for the October 26 (859) game's only a quick click away if you need to save an impossible puzzle.

Today's Wordle was almost—but thankfully not quite—a complete disaster for me. One yellow took too many attempts to turn green, and when it finally did I felt almost as clueless as I did at the beginning. After much fumbling in the dark I found myself with one guess left, and two words that'd fit perfectly in the strange gap I'd uncovered. I'm glad I made it, but I hope I don't come that close to losing for a while.

A fascinating conversation, an unusual subject, or anything at all catches someone's attention or curiosity could _____ their interest. Today's answer is often misspelt. 

No, there is no double letter in today's puzzle. 

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. 

Treat yourself to another win. The answer to the October 26 (859) Wordle is PIQUE.

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.

Here are the last 10 Wordle answers:

Wordle presents you with six