Wordle 471 hints: Struggling to solve October 3 Wordle? Three CLUES to help find answer

WORDLE fans might need some help solving the October 3 puzzle, which is ending one or two long-held winning streaks.

By Liam Martin, Gaming Editor

Wordle 471 hints for October 3

Wordle 471 hints for October 3 (Image: GETTY)

Wordle 471 is live for the duration of October 3, meaning you don't have long to solve the latest puzzle and keep your winning streak alive. Judging by the reaction on social media, the new Wordle puzzle is proving problematic, which is why Express Online is back with a brand new selection of clues. If you need help solving Wordle 471 for October 3, then we've put together a selection of handy hints to improve your chances. And don't worry, because these hints are completely spoiler-free, so there's no need to feel guilty. Alternatively, you could just cheat and check out this to guarantee victory every time you play.

The aim of Wordle is to figure out a five letter word in just six guesses, which is a tough task, especially when you're dealing with an obscure word.

To solve the puzzle, you'll need to pay close attention to the colour of the tiles. If the tile turns grey, then the letter you've guessed doesn't appear in the final word. If it turns yellow, then the letter appears in the word, just not in that position. A green tile means the letter is in the word and in the correct place.

An addictive game with a huge following, Wordle has spawned dozens of clones, including a Lord of the Rings themed version, a musical variant called Heardle, and a .

If you're not great with words, then you might prefer something like daily , where the aim is to figure out a mystery equation.

Anyway, if you're here for Wordle 471 hints, check out the latest clues for the October 3 puzzle below...

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General Wordle tips and tricks...

• Don't use the same letter twice in your opening guess.

• Try to use a couple of vowels in your first guess, particularly 'A' and 'E'.

• Avoid letters such as 'X', 'Z' and 'Q' until later on, when you have a better idea what the answer is.

• 'RAISE' is a good word to start with, while 'TOUCH' is a decent second guess. If you really want to become a Wordle master, these are  to use.

• Check out the daily hints provided by Express Online below...

Wordle 471 hints and clues for October 3...

1. Wordle 471 starts with the letter S.

2. Wordle 471 contains one vowel.

3. Lead singer of The Police.

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