Today's Wordle 469 answer and hint: Saturday, October 1

You'll find all the tips, hints, and clues you need to solve today's Wordle on this very page, and if you'd like to go the extra mile and really protect your win streak you can also read the answer to the October 1 (469) puzzle here too.

Today's puzzle offered up plenty of greens, but it was the greys that had me stumped. If it can't be that or that, then what was there left to use? It was an enjoyable sort of struggle, a different angle that made Wordle feel fresh and new. 

Wordle hint

Today's Wordle: A hint for Saturday, October 1

We've got a nice common word today, one most often used when someone is going away from wherever they are for any period of time and for any reason. From a routine trip to work to a much-needed holiday. Three of today's letters are vowels, and one of them is used twice. 

Wordle help: 3 tips for beating Wordle every day 

If there's one thing better than playing Wordle, it's playing Wordle well, which is why I'm going to share a few quick tips to help set you on the path to success:

• A good opener contains a balanced mix of unique vowels and consonants. 
• A tactical second guess helps to narrow down the pool of letters quickly.