Today's Wordle 472 answer and hint: Tuesday, October 4

Need a little help with today's Wordle? Whether you're looking for the answer to the October 4 (472) puzzle or just need a handy clue designed to set you on the right path, you'll find everything you need and plenty more right here.

I got the dreaded double grey anti-jackpot opener today—two whole rows of nothing I could use. Although there is another way of looking at it: I'd efficiently ruled out almost half the alphabet in just two guesses, and between logic and luck could rapidly turn my luck around and celebrate a straightforward win.

Wordle hint

Today's Wordle: A hint for Tuesday, October 4

Today's word is a homophone: a word that sounds just like another but has a completely different spelling and meaning. In its five-letter form—the one you're looking for today—the term refers to a large tree branch, but in its three-letter variant the same sound would be used to describe a respectful bend of the head or body. 

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.