Wordle #1268

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, December 8, 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 Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Medium

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

YEARNSHAVEHANDY

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word belongs to the animal kingdom.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might spot this creature on an African safari or hear about it in nature documentaries.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter H.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This scavenger is famous for its distinctive laughing call and often appears in stories as a sneaky or cowardly character.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

It rhymes with the name GINA.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with H and ends with A. Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed from The Lion King are this type of animal.

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Answer

HYENA

A hyena is a carnivorous mammal native to Africa and parts of Asia, known for its powerful jaws and distinctive vocalizations that sound like laughter. Despite their doglike appearance, hyenas are more closely related to cats. They are highly social animals that live in groups called clans and are skilled hunters, not just scavengers as commonly believed.

Strategy Tip

Words with Y can be tricky since Y acts as both a consonant and vowel. If you suspect a Y is involved, try placing it in different positions. Starting words with Y like YOUTH or YEARN can help you identify if Y is in play early on.