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Wordle #1052

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, May 6, 2024

Stuck on today's Wordle? You're in the right place! Below you'll find hints that start vague and get more specific. Try to solve it with as few hints as possible.

Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a verb with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy
verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

SHARESLATESTEAM

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to personal grooming or hygiene routines.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might do this in the bathroom in the morning, often looking in a mirror.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter S.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This action removes unwanted hair using a razor or blade.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with WAVE.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with S and ends with E. Think of what many adults do to their face or legs.

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Answer

SHAVE

This word describes the act of removing hair from the skin using a sharp blade or razor. It comes from the Old English word 'scafan' meaning to scrape or shave. The practice has been part of human grooming for thousands of years, with ancient Egyptians being among the first to use razors made of copper.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses very common letters that appear frequently in English. Starting words that test common consonants like S, H, and V alongside popular vowels can help you quickly narrow down possibilities.