Today’s Wordle answer and hints (Nov. 21)

I’m not afraid to admit I stumbled on today’s Wordle. It was tough, even by The New York Times’ standard. Before I give away the answer, I have a few hints and clues that might lead you in the right direction.

Today’s Wordle hints and clues (Nov. 21)

• Hint 1: A series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen; the backbone.
• Hint 2: Noun.
• Hint 3: The word begins with the letter “S.”
• Hint 4: A soft voice that sent a shiver down her s______.

Today’s Wordle answer (No. 1,251, Nov. 21)

Are you still struggling with today’s Wordle? I don’t blame you. The answer is SPINE. This word means the row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the back. “Your spine protects your spinal cord and nerves.”

Today’s Wordle difficulty rating (Nov. 21)

The New York Times said today’s Wordle took players an average of 3.5 out of six guesses to get the correct answer, which doesn’t surprise me. I also struggled to get the answer. I’d give it a three out of five on the difficulty rating.

Previous Wordle answers

It’s always worth knowing the previous Wordle answers, even if you weren’t around to guess them. They can even give you clues to tomorrow’s answer. Here are the last five answers:

• NICHE
• GOING
• FRAIL
• TALLY
• VISOR

How to play more word games after solving today’s Wordle

After solving today’s Wordle, why not check out other word games? The New York Times, LA Times, and Washington Post have crosswords, and then there’s always Strands and Spelling Bee. You can never get enough word games.