Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for October 17

We’ve got the answer to today’s Wordle (October 17) right here, along with some handy hints to help you guess it on your own! Don’t worry, we’ve saved the solution for the end of the page so that we don’t spoil the fun too soon. Let’s jump right in, starting with a quick recap of yesterday’s Wordle answer.

Yesterday’s Wordle Answer:

For those who may have missed it or don’t play Wordle daily, yesterday’s answer was “GRANT.” So, today’s answer won’t be that! Keep this in mind as you take a shot at today’s puzzle, and if you get stuck, you can try using one of the recommended starting words to kick things off.

Hints for Today’s Wordle:

Struggling to figure out today’s word? No worries—we’ve got three helpful hints to guide you without totally giving it away. This way, you can still enjoy the challenge and feel good about keeping your streak alive! If you’d rather just see the answer, you can always scroll down.

Here are some clues for today’s Wordle:

The word includes the letter V.
It contains two vowels.
It’s a word that means cutting something into two parts.

Today’s Wordle Answer:

Still stumped? It happens! If you’re ready to see the solution and keep your streak going, here it is…

Today’s Wordle answer is: HALVE

Word Definition:

In case you’re curious, “halve” means to cut or divide something into two equal parts. For example, if you “halve” an apple, you’re splitting it into two equal sections. The word can also refer to reducing something by 50%.

Tips for Tomorrow’s Wordle:

Wordle isn’t just about luck—there are some strategies you can use to increase your chances of guessing the word within a few tries. The key is to make a smart first guess. Start with words that have a lot of vowels like “adieu,” “media,” “arise,” or “radio.” Avoid using words with repeating letters in your first guess, as that limits your chances of narrowing down the possibilities.

For your second guess, try focusing on common consonants like R, S, and T—words like “stern,” “irate,” or “atone” are solid choices. And of course, avoid reusing letters that you already know aren’t in the word based on earlier guesses (those that show up in gray).