Wordle #1215

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, October 16, 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 1 vowel and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

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Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

These words would be helpful first guesses for today's puzzle:

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Recommended Starting Words

TRAINANGRYSTARE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to giving or receiving something, often in formal or official contexts.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word when discussing scholarships, government funding, or official permissions.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter G.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be 'bestow' or 'award.' Think about what a foundation might do with money for research.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with PLANT.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with G and ends with T. A famous general and U.S. president also had this as his last name.

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Answer

GRANT

This word can function as both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means to give or bestow something, often officially or formally. As a noun, it refers to a sum of money given for a specific purpose, such as a research grant or government grant. The word comes from Old French 'granter' meaning to promise or guarantee.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses all common letters with no repeats. When you have confirmed several common consonants like R, N, and T, focus on their positioning rather than hunting for unusual letters. Sometimes rearranging what you already know is the key to success.