Wordle #1287

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, December 27, 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, also used as a verb with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

noun, also used as a verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

RAISETRAINGRIND

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to food and agriculture, something that has been fundamental to human civilization.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this in a field, in bread, or discussed when talking about cereals and crops.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter G.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think of wheat, rice, or oats. This word can describe either the tiny seed itself or the texture of wood or sand.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with TRAIN.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with G and ends with N. When someone goes against this, they are acting contrary to the natural direction or tendency of something.

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Answer

GRAIN

This word refers to small, hard seeds harvested from cereal crops like wheat, rice, and barley. It also describes the pattern or texture in materials like wood or leather, as well as a tiny unit of weight. The phrase going against the grain means to act contrary to what is usual or expected.

Strategy Tip

Words with common letter combinations like AI in the middle are fairly frequent in Wordle. If you have confirmed vowels, try placing them in different positions to find common patterns.