Wordle #1168

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, August 30, 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 Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Hard

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

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Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CRANETAKENSNAKE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to character or personality, often describing someone who cannot be trusted.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word in classic literature, fairy tales, or when reading about medieval times and playing cards.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter K.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is a somewhat old fashioned word for a dishonest or unscrupulous man, similar to a rogue or scoundrel.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BRAVE.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with K and ends with E. In a deck of cards, this is another name for the Jack.

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Answer

KNAVE

A knave is a dishonest or unprincipled man, essentially a rogue or scoundrel. The word has its origins in Old English where it originally meant a boy or servant, but over time took on negative connotations. In playing cards, the knave is the historical name for the Jack, which is why you might see it referenced in classic literature like Alice in Wonderland with the Knave of Hearts.

Strategy Tip

Words beginning with K are relatively uncommon in English and Wordle. If you have ruled out more common starting letters, trying a word with K can help you quickly confirm or eliminate this possibility. Today is a reminder that sometimes less common letters lead to the answer.