I’m not afraid to admit I stumbled on today’s Worldle. It was tough, even by The New York Times’ standard. Before I give away the answer, I have a few hints and clues that might lead you in the right direction.
Today’s Wordle hints and clues (October 18)
Just six guesses. Image by Dot Esports
- Hint 1: To give, take, or use only a small amount of something.
- Hint 2: A verb.
- Hint 3: The word begins with the letter “S.”
- Hint 4: The bride’s parents did not s____ on the champagne – there was plenty for everyone.
Today’s Wordle answer (No. 1,217, October 18)
Are you still struggling with today’s Wordle? I don’t blame you. The answer is STINT. Stint is a verb that means to supply a very ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something). “He doesn’t stint on wining and dining.” The word can also be a noun that means a person’s fixed or allotted period of work.