Wordle 490 Answer Today, October 22: The Wordle challenge today is definitely tricky. Players are likely to find it difficult to crack this one as the word of the day is rarely used in regular conversations. The word may not come to your mind as the first guess but it's a still good starter word with an ideal mix of vowels and consonants. The combination of letters is not too diffiicult to guess, and there is no rare consonant. You are also unlikely to face the threat of multiple options. If you need help to solve Wordle 490, keep reading.


How To Play Wordle And What Are Its Rules


Wordle, essentially a guessing game, was created by US-based software engineer Josh Wardle last year. It was an instant hit, with millions getting hooked to the free-to-play puzzle in no time. The New York Times bought Wordle in January this year. It, however, did not change any feature of the game.  


The rules of the game are simple. You get six chances to guess the five-letter word of the day, which is randomly generated. Small squares containing the letter you fill in turn green, yellow or grey, giving crucial clues to let you know if you are on the right track.  


If the box turns green, it means the letter is in the right location.


A yellow box means your guess is right but the letter is not in the right place.


If the box turns grey, it means the letter is incorrect.


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Wordle 490 Hints And Answer



  • The word has two vowels

  • There is no duplicate letter

  • It's a noun

  • The vowels are 'I' and 'E'      

  • The first letter is 'S'  


Did you find the hints useful? If not, read on to see the right answer.


The Wordle 490 answer is 'SPIEL'. The word means "a speech, especially one that is long and spoken quickly and is intended to persuade the person listening about something", as described by the Cambridge dictionary.