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Wordle #1299

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a noun, verb with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Easy
noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
No
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

TRADEADAPTFRIED

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to planning, preparation, or early versions of something.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word when writing an essay, watching sports, or feeling a breeze through an open window.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter D.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Writers create a rough _____ before their final version, and sports teams participate in a player _____ to build their roster.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with CRAFT.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with D and ends with T. It can describe a current of air or a preliminary version of a document.

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Answer

DRAFT

This versatile word has multiple meanings across different contexts. It can refer to a preliminary version of a written work, a current of cool air, the selection of players for sports teams, or even a system of military conscription. The word comes from the Old English word dragan meaning to draw or pull.

Strategy Tip

When a word has multiple common meanings like today's answer, think about words that cross different domains. This puzzle rewards players who consider words used in writing, sports, and everyday home situations.