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That was close. The pair of greens I found early on ended up throwing a bit of a spanner in the works, as the yellow I’d uncovered didn’t seem to fit anywhere it was supposed to. Luckily the greys guided the way, and I was able to find today’s answer with my penultimate guess.

Wordle hint

A Wordle hint for Wednesday, February 8

The word you’re looking for today means to swing something around—arms, for example—in a wild manner. It’s also the name of an old-fashioned threshing tool consisting of a wooden handle attached to a shorter stick. 

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Is there a double letter in today’s Wordle? 

Yes, there is a double letter in today’s puz…