Today's Wordle answer for Sunday, March 3

Looking for a Wordle win? Whether you're about to tackle a blank board or you're one guess away from losing, you'll find all the tips you need to beat today's puzzle right here. Learn how to make the most of every single line with our general advice, take a peek at a clue for the March 3 (988) game if you'd like a helping hand, or reveal today's answer if you need to.

Today's Wordle got off to a great start, and I soon found myself staring at four bright green letters… and one gap. One gap that stayed grey after trying that letter… and that letter, and that letter… Just this once though I ran out of letters to try before I touched the bottom of the board, so it didn't feel too stressful to eliminate the other possibilities on the way down to my Wordle win. 

To make yourself clear, you might have to _____ your purpose. This word can also refer to the current condition of something, or even a particular area or territory—California is one of these, for example. 

Yes, a letter is used twice in today's puzzle. 

Anyone can pick up and play Wordle, but if you want to do it well and make all of your guesses count, these quick tips will help get you started on your Wordle winning streak: 

Thankfully, there's no time limit beyond ensuring it's done by midnight. So there's no reason not to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you're coming up blank. Sometimes stepping away for a while means you can come back with a fresh perspective. 

Get ready for another Wordle win. The answer to the March 3 (988) Wordle is STATE.

Past Wordle answers can give you some excellent ideas for fun starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh. They are also a good way to eliminate guesses for today's Wordle, as the answer is unlikely to be repeated. 

Here are some recent Wordle solutions:

Wordle gives you six rows of five boxes each day, and you'll need to work out which secret five-letter word is hiding inside them to keep up your winning