Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 9, #1420

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Today's Wordle puzzle could be tricky. It's not a super-common word, though the letters aren't especially unusual. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on.
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Today's Wordle hintsBefore we show you today's Wordle answer, we'll give you some hints. If you don't want a spoiler, look away now.
Wordle hint No. 1: RepeatsToday's Wordle answer has no repeated letters.
Wordle hint No. 2: VowelsThere are two vowels in today's Wordle answer.
Wordle hint No. 3: First letterToday's Wordle answer begins with the letter T.
Wordle hint No. 4: NonsenseToday's Wordle answer can refer to something ridiculous.
Wordle hint No. 5: MeaningToday's Wordle answer can refer to an unusual ingredient used in Mexican and other dishes.
TODAY'S WORDLE ANSWERToday's Wordle answer is TRIPE.
Yesterday's Wordle answerYesterday's Wordle answer, May 8, No. 1419, was BALMY.
Recent Wordle answersMay 4, No. 1415: TROUT
May 5, No. 1416: SHUSH
May 6, No. 1417: SUITE
May 7, No. 1418: MACHO
What's the best Wordle starting word?Don't be afraid to use our tip sheet ranking all the letters in the alphabet by frequency of uses. In short, you want starter words that lean heavy on E, A and R, and don't contain Z, J and Q.
Some solid starter words to try:
ADIEU
TRAIN
CLOSE
STARE
NOISE
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