Wordle #1258

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, November 28, 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, verb with 1 vowel and uses less common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Hard

noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Less Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CLOCKSHOCKTHICK

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to securing or holding things in place, often used in mechanical or nautical contexts.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this word used when talking about wheels on airplanes, boats at docks, or preventing something from rolling away.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter C.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think of a wedge or block placed under a wheel to stop it from moving. Often paired with the word 'block' in a common phrase.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with KNOCK.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with C and ends with K. When something is packed tightly together, it might be described as being this type of 'full.'

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Answer

CHOCK

CHOCK refers to a wedge or block used to prevent something from moving, particularly wheels on vehicles or aircraft. The phrase 'chock full' or 'chock a block' means completely full or packed tightly. The word likely comes from Old French 'coche' meaning a log or block.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has a repeated letter, which can be tricky. When you have confirmed some letters but cannot find the answer, consider that one of your green or yellow letters might appear twice. Do not assume each letter only appears once!