Wordle #1269

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, December 9, 2024

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a verb (past tense) with 1 vowel and uses less common letters.

Difficulty: Medium

verb (past tense)

Letter Facts

Vowels

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Letters

Less Common

Recommended Starting Words

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

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Recommended Starting Words

FLINTYOUNGGLAND

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to physical movement or action, specifically how objects travel through space.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this word to describe something that was thrown or launched with force, perhaps in frustration or celebration.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter G.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is the past tense of a word meaning to throw something carelessly or with great force. Think: She _____ the door open.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with HUNG.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with F and ends with G. This word describes how someone might have thrown themselves onto a couch after a long day.

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Answer

FLUNG

FLUNG is the past tense and past participle of the verb FLING, meaning to throw something forcefully or carelessly. The word has Germanic origins and has been part of English since the Middle English period. It often conveys a sense of abandon or intensity in the throwing action, such as flinging open a door or flinging oneself into an adventure.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses the less common FL consonant cluster at the start. When you have confirmed some letters but are stuck, try thinking about unusual letter combinations that might appear at the beginning or end of words. Clusters like FL, GL, and SL can be easy to overlook.