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Past puzzle · #650

Football Wordle answer for October 12, 2026

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Puzzle #650Oct 12
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a footballer’s name

Short answer

The Football Wordle answer for October 12, 2026 is DEFOE — Jermain Defoe, the English striker. Puzzle #650. Tap the blurred word to reveal it, or read the hints below first.

About the answer

FootballerJermain Defoe

England · Forward

Jermain Defoe, the English striker.

Career clubs

West HamBournemouthTottenhamPortsmouthTorontoSunderlandRangers

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This week’s answers

  1. Today · Oct 13?????
  2. Mon · Oct 12DEFOE
  3. Sun · Oct 11STEIN
  4. Sat · Oct 10PUYOL
  5. Fri · Oct 9WIGAN
  6. Thu · Oct 8PARRY
  7. Wed · Oct 7NACHO

Hint before the answer

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  • 1
    Vowels

    It contains 2 different vowels (E, O).

  • 2
    First letter

    It starts with the letter D.

  • 3
    Last letter

    It ends with the letter E.

The word, broken down

Puzzle#650
Date (UTC)October 12, 2026
AnswerDEFOE
Typea footballer’s name
AboutJermain Defoe, the English striker
Length5 letters

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What is the Football Wordle answer for October 12, 2026?

The answer to Football Wordle #650 (October 12, 2026) is DEFOE. DEFOE is Jermain Defoe, the English striker.

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