Spoiler-free hints to help you solve Wordle 496 for October 28

Wordle 496 hints for October 28 (Image: GETTY)Wordle has become a daily highlight for millions of people across the world. However, there are some people who believe that ever since The New York Times purchased exclusive rights to the popular puzzle game, the daily Wordles have become much harder. If you’re struggling to solve today’s Wordle for October 28, then Express Online has put together a selection of spoiler-free hints to give you a head start. Just head to the bottom of the page for three clues for Wordle 486 on October 28. Good luck!The aim of Wordle is to figure out a five letter word in just six guesses, which is every bit as tough as it sounds.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 hardcore version called Quordle.If you’re not great with words, then you might prefer something like daily maths-based puzzle Nerdle, where the aim is to figure out a mystery equation.Anyway, if you’re here for Wordle 496 hints, check out the latest clues for the October 28 puzzle below…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 four of the best starting words to use.• Check out the daily hints provided by Express Online below…Wordle 496 hints and clues for October 28…1. Wordle 496 starts with the letter S.2. Wordle 496 contains two vowels.3. Stealthily creeping.