Read on for some less-obscure hints, and the answer.

Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’sWordleanswer, we’ll give you some hints.

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Wordle hint No.

1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has no repeated letters.

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2: Vowels

There are two vowels in today’s Wordle answer.

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3: Rhyme time

Today’s Wordle answer rhymes with bread that’s been browned in a special appliance.

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4: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with the letter B.

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5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can mean to brag excessively.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is BOAST.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Dec. 15, No.

1275, was FUNKY.

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