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Wordle #151

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, November 17, 2021

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

REIGNHORSETONER

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word belongs to the animal kingdom, specifically a creature you might spot outdoors.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You would likely encounter this near lakes, rivers, marshes, or coastal areas. It is a patient hunter.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter H.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is a long legged wading bird known for standing very still in shallow water before striking at fish.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with NEON.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with H and ends with N. The great blue variety of this bird is commonly seen across North America.

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Answer

HERON

A heron is a long legged freshwater and coastal bird with a long neck and pointed bill. These graceful birds are found worldwide and are known for their distinctive hunting style of standing motionless before spearing fish with their sharp beaks. The word comes from Old French and Germanic origins, and these birds have been featured in art and mythology across many cultures.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses very common letters, which means your usual starting words should give you good coverage. When you have common letters but the word still eludes you, think about less frequently used word categories like animals, plants, or proper terms from specific fields.