Wordle #1397

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a adjective, noun with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

adjective, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

ROAMALARMROYAL

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to philosophy, ethics, or how we judge right and wrong.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word in a discussion about a story's lesson or when talking about someone's principles.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter M.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Fill in the blank: Every fable has a _____ to teach the reader.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with CORAL.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with M and ends with L. Think ethical or virtuous.

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Answer

MORAL

This word can function as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it refers to a lesson derived from a story or experience. As an adjective, it describes something concerned with principles of right and wrong behavior. The word comes from the Latin moralis, meaning customs or manners.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has a common vowel pattern with an O and an A. When you find vowels early, pay attention to their positions as this can quickly narrow down your options. Words with common consonants like M, R, and L are worth testing early in your guessing strategy.