Wordle Hints

Wordle #1342

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, February 20, 2025

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 very common letters.

Difficulty: Medium
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CHAIRCROAKREACH

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to creatures that might be found indoors or in nature.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this in a kitchen or basement, especially one that is not well maintained.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word ends with the letter H.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is a type of insect that scurries away when you turn on the lights. People often call pest control to deal with them.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with COACH.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with R and ends with H. This common household pest is often associated with uncleanliness, though they can survive almost anywhere.

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Answer

ROACH

This word refers to an insect from the order Blattodea, known for their resilience and ability to survive in extreme conditions. Cockroaches have existed for over 300 million years and are often shortened to this five letter term in casual conversation. They are famously difficult to eliminate and are commonly depicted in movies and TV as unwanted houseguests.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle uses the common CH letter combination at the end. When you identify that a word ends in CH, try cycling through common consonants at the start to find the answer quickly.