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Wordle answer today (June 21): Check hints, solution and more

Struggling with today’s Wordle? Here are the hints, clues, and the final answer to keep your winning streak intact.

By Pritha Chakraborty

Jun 21, 2026 09:12 IST

Wordle enthusiasts were greeted with a fresh brain-teasing challenge this Sunday, June 21.

The popular five-letter word game, played daily by users across the globe, continues to test players’ vocabulary, logic and patience. While some aim to crack the puzzle in as few guesses as possible, others strive to keep their winning streak alive.

Before you scroll down to find the answer

The word starts with the letter A.

I is the final letter.

There are three vowels in the word.

One letter appears twice.

The word has five letters.

Hint: It is often used to prove someone's whereabouts.

If you’re still unsure, don’t worry, the full answer and its meaning are waiting below.

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What is Wordle?

Wordle is a web-based word game created and developed by the Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle. In this game, players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word, receiving feedback through colored tiles that indicate correct letters and their placement.

How to play Wordle?

Wordle may appear to be a straightforward guessing game, but it requires strategy and a careful thinking process. The players have six chances to guess the five-letter word that is hidden.

To assist, tiles change colour after each try.

Green tiles indicate the correct letter in the correct place.

Yellow tiles indicate the right letter in the wrong location.

Grey tiles indicate the word does not contain the letter.

Players can eliminate incorrect letters and gradually approach the solution by making intelligent use of these hints. Millions of people adore Wordle every day because of its straightforward yet ingenious design.

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The solution to today’s Wordle

The answer to today's Wordle, June 21, is ALIBI.

Alibi means evidence or a claim that a person was somewhere else when an event, especially a crime, took place.

If you got it without help, congratulations, your streak lives to see another day.

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