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Wordle — October 19, 2026

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Hint 1 of 5

Today's word describes an unpleasant, strong-smelling odor.

Hint 2 of 5

You might use it to describe rotten eggs, a skunk, or old gym socks.

Hint 3 of 5

It can also describe being terrible at something, as in "my singing really does this."

Hint 4 of 5

Five letters, starting with S and ending in K.

Hint 5 of 5

The letters are S-T-I-N-K.

The answer — spoilers!

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STINK

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Vowels
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Best common opener
SLATE — 2 letters in common
Starts with S
16 of the 109 other answers we have logged do too

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A Wordle-style board: the top row spells CRANE with the R amber and the E green, the row below spells PRIDE in five green tiles, and the remaining rows are empty
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