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Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Sept. 2, #1901

Today’s Wordle answer is tricky, with a repeated letter to boot. Read on for hints and the answer.

Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has one repeated letter.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with R.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with R.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a flat tool with markings used to measure length and draw straight lines.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is RULER.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Sept. 1, No. 1900, was REMIX.

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