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Wordle #1161

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, August 23, 2024

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun, verb with 2 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium
noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STEELCREEPTEACH

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to creatures found in nature, particularly in wet environments.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word when talking about parasites or describing someone who takes advantage of others.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter E more than once.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A bloodsucking worm, or someone who drains resources from others like a freeloader.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BEACH.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with L and ends with H. Doctors once used these creatures for bloodletting treatments.

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Answer

LEECH

This word refers to a blood sucking segmented worm found in freshwater environments. Historically, these creatures were used in medicine for bloodletting, and the practice has seen a modern revival in microsurgery to improve blood flow. The word also serves as a verb meaning to cling to and exploit someone, and as a noun for a person who takes advantage of others.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a double letter, which can trip up many players. When you notice unusual letter patterns in your guesses, consider that the answer might repeat a vowel or consonant. Words with double E are actually quite common in English.