Today's Wordle answer for Wednesday, June 12

Now you're here, all the help you need to win Wednesday's Wordle is only a short scroll away. There's a fresh clue for the June 12 (1089) puzzle if you want to get your guesses off to a great start, as well as today's answer if you're really stuck. Whatever you need, we've got it.

Pleasepleaseplease… the tension that comes from being one letter away from today's Wordle answer, twice in a row, is unbearable. I'm just glad I had enough spare guesses left to find that final green letter. Not a bad game, but I'm hoping tomorrow's doesn't sail quite so close to the bottom of the board. 

Today's Wordle hint

Wordle today: A hint for Wednesday, June 12

Today's answer means to prevent or put someone off doing something. A warning sign might _____ trespassers, or a stern word might discourage someone from acting.  

Is there a double letter in Wordle today? 

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

Wordle help: 3 tips for beating Wordle every day 

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: 

• You want a balanced mix of unique consonants and vowels in your opening word. 
• A solid second guess helps to narrow down the pool of letters quickly.
• The answer could contain letters more than once.

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. 

Today's Wordle answer

What is today's Wordle answer?

Your winning word is… The answer to the June 12 (1089) Wordle is DETER.

Previous Wordle answers

The last 10 Wordle answers 

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:

• June 11: SWUNG
• June 10: MANGA
• June 9: KAPPA
• June 8: HENCE
• June 7: MELON
• June 6: ETHER
• June 5: ORGAN
• June 4: GROOM
• June 3: STARK
• June 2: BRAVO

Learn more about Wordle 

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 Enter, the boxes will show you which letters you've got right or wrong. If a box turns ⬛️, it means that letter isn't in the secret word at all.