Wordle #1158

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, August 20, 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, noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

EARLYLEADYDEALT

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to time and scheduling.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might experience this at an airport, or when traffic is bad on your commute.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter D.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This word means to postpone or cause something to happen later than expected.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with RELAY.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with D and ends with Y. Think of what happens when your flight is not on time.

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Answer

DELAY

This word can function as both a noun and a verb, describing the act of making something late or the period of time by which something is late. It comes from the Old French word 'deslaier' meaning to put off or defer. The word is commonly used in contexts involving travel, projects, and everyday scheduling.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses very common letters that appear frequently in English. When you have mostly common letters confirmed, focus on trying different arrangements rather than hunting for unusual letters. Words with common vowels like E and A paired with consonants like L, D, and Y are worth exploring.