Waffle answers today: Monday 21 August 2023

Waffle is an excellent word-based brainteaser that combines your favourite games like Wordle with the classic crossword format, but the answers for August 21 are proving to be really quite challenging.

While you might be able to get three or four lines correct, that final stretch is often elusive and can eat away at the turn count that you will be so desperate to keep down. With a new edition of the game every single day, there are plenty of opportunities to get stuck where you may need a helping hand.

Thankfully, we've got all of the latest Waffle answers right here for you, so make sure to read on to see all of the answers for Monday 21 August 2023, below.

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Hints for today's Waffle answers (August 21, 2023)

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We've got a list of hints for the Waffle answers today if you're not wanting to be fully spoiled, as sometimes all you need is a nudge in the right direction to get started. There are six words in total that you will have to figure out across the square grid, so it can be quite tricky to get them all in the least amount of turns.

As there is no set order to the answers, we have decided to number each row shown in the image above, with rows one to three being the verticals from left to right, and rows four to six being the horizontals from top to bottom.

Here are all of the clues that you will want for today's Waffle answers:

• Word #1: One vowel, 'dried stalks of grain, used especially as fodder or as material for thatching, packing, or weaving.'
• Word #2: Three vowels, 'the action of using something or the fact of being used.'
• Word #3: Two vowels, 'a canoe of a type used originally by the Inuit, made of a light frame with a watertight covering having a small opening in the top to sit in.'
• Word #4: One vowel, 'an outer covering such as a husk or pod, especially the husk of an ear of maize.'
• Word #5: Two vowels, 'in a suitable state for an action or situation; fully prepared.'
• Word #6: Two vowels, 'cause (a large amount of damage or harm).'

Hopefully, with these clues, you'll be able to figure it out on your own, but if you're still feeling stuck then we've got you covered with the complete answers below.

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Waffle answers for today (August 21, 2023)

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You can breathe a sigh of relief now, as we've got all of the Waffle answers for today to help you complete the puzzle:

• Word #1: STRAW
• Word #2: USAGE
• Word #3: KAYAK
• Word #4: SHUCK
• Word #5: READY
• Word #6: WREAK

With these answers, you'll be able to keep your swaps number as low as possible, which will certainly maintain your streak and impress all of your friends.

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What time does Waffle reset?

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By default, Waffle will reset at midnight in the GMT time zone, although you can change this to midnight in your local time zone if that suits you better. However, you will need to finish your current game of Waffle before you can do this, as otherwise, that can cause some issues.

This schedule is perfect if you're wanting to integrate Waffle into your daily routine of word games, as it means that there will be a new challenge to tackle every morning as you wake up, or one waiting for you to work your way through during the day.

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Can you play Waffle more than once?

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Unfortunately, the standard Daily Waffle is only available to play once per day, but there are a few alternate routes that you can take if you can't get enough of the game.

You can always open up an incognito window on your browser to have a go at the game again - although this will have the exact same answers and will not be able to track your streaks in any form.

Alternatively, you could try out the Deluxe Waffle, which provides a larger, more complicated 7x7 grid for you to figure out. This is much harder to complete - even with the increased number of swaps - but it will be perfect for the hardcore Waffle lovers out there.

Finally, you can check out the Waffle archive, which spans all the back to February 13, 2022, so you will have plenty of puzzles to work your way through - especially if you're new to the game.

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How to play Waffle

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To jump straight into Waffle all you need to do is head to the game's homepage, from which you will be greeted with the Daily Waffle game. From there, you can select the menu by pressing the three lines in the top left, or you can start playing immediately.

While Waffle can look a little complicated to a new player, it is thankfully rather straightforward, fusing elements of the popular Wordle and crossword formulas we all know and love. If you're a first-time player though, you might still want to check out the Waffle rules below:

• You will need to find the correct word for each of the six rows that span both vertically and horizontally across the grid.
• Letters in the correct place are indicated with a green tile, letters that are part of the correct word but in the wrong place are indicated with a yellow tile, and incorrect letters are marked with a grey tile.
• If a yellow tile sits at the intersection between two words, that means that it features within both but is in the incorrect place.
• Move the letters around the grid to complete the words, but each time you swap a letter a turn will be used.
• The highest scores are reserved for those who can get all answers in as few turns as possible.

You will quickly get the hang of the rhythm, and hopefully move through the grid at a pace, but if you ever get stuck just remember that we've got all of the answers above.

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What are some other games like Waffle?

The closest games to Waffle are undoubtedly Wordle or Octordle, as it almost acts as the point in the middle of those games where you've got half a word and the rest to figure out.

A large part of the fun with Waffle comes from the challenge of juggling six different words at the same time, and it can be incredibly satisfying to have those green boxes line up like a Rubix cube near the end.

Furthermore, Waffle's other clear influence comes from the standard crossword games that have been loved for over a century now. While there are no clues to guess from and the letters are already there, the juggling of crosssections will definitely delight any crossword lover.

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Waffle archive: Previous answers list

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It can be very helpful to take a look at the archive of previous Waffle answers below, as they are unlikely to crop up again. If you're ever unsure about an answer to today's puzzle, or just want some help with a previous date's solutions, then the table below will be your best friend.

Here is a complete rundown of the previous Waffle answers, broken down by day:

So, that's everything you need to know if you were looking for the Waffle answers today, letting you complete the daily puzzle and keep your streak alive.

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