Wordle hints today: #1946, Saturday, October 17
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Headline writers keep this French import on speed dial.
HintReveal hint
A noun from political commentary, often preceded by modifiers like 'campaign' or 'diplomatic'. Came into English from French.
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G _ _ _ E (5 letters)
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GAFFE
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