Today's Wordle answer for Wednesday, October 2

Get over the Wednesday Wordle hump with our help. Whether you're hoping to find a hint for today's Wordle, designed to offer a nudge towards the winning midweek word, or you want someone to offer up the answer to the October 2 (1201) game on a plate, all you need—and our general tips too—is right here.

I almost felt the need to apologise to today's Wordle for solving it so quickly. It couldn't be that obvious, could it? I couldn't just type that word in and win, could I? Just for today, I could. Well. That's that done and dusted then, I suppose. Don't forget you can use Wednesday's clue to help you out if you need it.

Mussels and many molluscs develop these as protective barriers, tiny homes to take everywhere and anywhere.  

Yes, there is a double letter in today's puzzle. 

Playing Wordle well is like achieving a small victory every day—who doesn't like a well-earned winning streak in a game you enjoy? If you're new to the daily word game, or just want a refresher, I'm going to share a few quick tips to help set you on the path to success: 

There's no time pressure beyond making sure it's done by the end of the day. If you're struggling to find the answer or a tactical word for your next guess, there's no harm in coming back to it later on. 

 Here you go. The answer to the October 2 (1201) Wordle is SHELL.

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Knowing previous Wordle solutions can be helpful in eliminating current possibilities. It's unlikely a word will be repeated and you can find inspiration for guesses or starting words that may be eluding you. 

Here are some recent Wordle answers:

Wordle gives you six rows of five boxes each day, and it's your job to work out which five-letter word is hiding by eliminating or confirming the letters it contains.

Starting with a strong word like LEASH—something containing multiple vowels, common consonants, and no repeat letters—is a good place to start. Once you hit