Win Thursday’s Wordle at your own pace with our handy selection of tips and tricks. Use our hint for the October 17 game (1216) to give your opening attempts a little direction and provide practical help while you’re still in charge. Or take a win under any circumstances by simply clicking through to today’s answer, if you prefer: the choice is yours.

It took me a long time to find today’s answer, but I have to admit that I enjoyed the trip too much to think about it seriously. Each new row gave me a new part of the puzzle and a new problem to solve, and working patiently until I saw that full row of green letters was a great way to start my day.

Today’s Wordle tip

Wordle today: A hint for Thursday October 17