Wordle #118

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, October 15, 2021

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a verb, noun with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Medium

verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

BEACHCHALELETCH

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to bodily functions and sounds the human body can make.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this at the dinner table, often followed by an apology or an 'excuse me'.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter B.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A synonym would be 'burp' and it involves releasing gas from your stomach through your mouth.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with SQUELCH.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with B and ends with H. Think of what might happen after drinking soda too quickly.

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Answer

BELCH

This word comes from Old English 'bealcan' meaning to bring up wind from the stomach. It can function as both a noun and a verb, describing the act of expelling air from the stomach through the mouth, often making a characteristic sound. The word has been in English usage for centuries and is considered somewhat informal or impolite in most social contexts.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains the letters CH together, which is a common consonant combination in English. When you are stuck, consider trying words with common letter pairings like CH, TH, or SH to help narrow down possibilities.