Wordle #1292

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Easy

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STERNRAVENEVERY

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to the human body and its inner workings.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word at a doctor's office or when someone describes feeling anxious before a big event.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter N.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

It takes a lot of this to perform in front of a crowd. Fill in the blank: She had the blank to speak up when no one else would.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with SERVE.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starting with N and ending with E, this word describes both a fiber in your body that transmits signals and the courage to do something bold.

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Answer

NERVE

This word has two distinct meanings that are commonly used. Anatomically, it refers to the fibers that carry electrical impulses throughout your body. Figuratively, it describes courage or boldness, as in having the audacity to do something daring. The word comes from Latin nervus meaning sinew or tendon.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains a repeated letter, which can be tricky. If your guesses are coming up short, consider that one letter might appear twice. Many common words like EERIE, BELLE, or today's answer feature this pattern.