Wordle #1273

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, December 13, 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 fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Medium

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

ROLEXEXTRABROKE

Hints

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Starting Hint

This word relates to physical competition or sports.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see this in a ring, or perhaps as a loyal pet with a distinctive face.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter X.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Muhammad Ali was a famous one, and there is also a dog breed by this name known for its square jaw.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with FOXER.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with B and ends with R. This fighter wears gloves and throws punches.

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Answer

BOXER

Today's word refers to someone who participates in the sport of boxing, fighting with padded gloves in a ring. It is also the name of a medium sized German dog breed known for its muscular build and playful personality. The word comes from the sport of boxing, which itself may derive from the striking motion of the fists.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains the letter X, which is one of the least common letters in English. If you are stuck, consider trying a word with X even if it seems unlikely. Sometimes the unusual letters are exactly what you need to crack the puzzle.