Wordle hint and answer for June 21, 1098 - Today's update

Friday is here! Need to unwind? Get the Wordle answer for today to keep your streak going and learn more games.

Happy Friday! If you're looking to unwind and kick off your weekend on the right foot, we've got you covered with today's Wordle answer for June 21, 2024.

For those unfamiliar with Wordle, the goal is to guess a five-letter word in six attempts or less. The fewer guesses you need, the better. And if you fail to guess the word, you'll break your winning streak.

Maintaining your streak is crucial for many Wordle players, so why take a risk on your final guess when you can gather some clues or even get the answer outright? This page is here to assist you.

Once you have today's word, delve deeper into the world of Wordle and the New York Times' interest in games with an interview featuring Jonathan Knight, Head of Games for the NYTimes. We also touch on the joy of The NYTimes Mini Crossword.

Before revealing the answer, here are a few hints to nudge you in the right direction:

Still unsure? Keep reading for the answer.

If you're still stumped even after the clues, and you're determined to keep your streak alive, the Wordle answer for today is PAINT.

I initially guessed 'STEAK' to try and land a vowel, but it led me to the realization that 'A' was in the word. Consulting my list of top Wordle words, 'SAINE' emerged as the solution. And after realizing 'PAIN' was too short, 'PAINT' became the obvious choice.

Now that you have the answer, remember to keep it spoiler-free for others. Share your results in a grid format to maintain the element of surprise.

Feel free to keep your visit to this page a secret. Throw off others with a couple of fake guesses before revealing the correct answer.

Delving into the etymology of 'PAINT,' we can trace its roots back through Latin, Old French, and Middle English, shedding light on the word's journey to its current form.

In our 'Previously on Wordle' segment, the past week saw the following words featured in the game:

For a comprehensive list of past Wordle answers, check out our archive.

With your daily Wordle complete, the question remains - what's next on your gaming agenda?

Explore other word-based games like Spelling Bee, the Mini Crossword, and Letter Boxed from the New York Times. Or try your hand at Connections, daily Sudokus, and Tiles. For a twist on the Wordle format, consider Squaredle, Dordle, Quorodly, Octordly, and Sedecordle, each adding complexity by requiring you to solve multiple words with limited guesses.

If you need a break from spelling, give GeoGuessr a shot. Place a marker on a location based on a provided image and test your geography skills. There's even an Old School RuneScape version for added fun.