Wordle #1280

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, December 20, 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 noun and verb with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

noun and verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

SLASHFLAMESHELF

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to light or sudden quick movements.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word during a thunderstorm, at a photography session, or when describing something that happens in an instant.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter F.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Complete this phrase: In a _____ of inspiration, the artist created a masterpiece.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with CRASH.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with F and ends with H. Think of lightning or a camera.

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Answer

FLASH

FLASH can function as both a noun and a verb, describing a sudden burst of light or a brief moment. It comes from the Middle English word 'flasshen' meaning to splash or sprinkle. The word is commonly used in photography, weather descriptions, and expressions about quick events or sudden realizations.

Strategy Tip

Words with the FL combination at the start are fairly common in English. If you discover these two letters early, think through common FL words like FLAME, FLAIR, FLUTE, FLOOR, and today's answer.