Wordle #1609

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, November 14, 2025

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Today's puzzle is rated Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a adjective with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Hard

adjective

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Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

RADIOTRULYDURAL

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to descriptions or qualities, often used when talking about something that catches your attention in a dramatic or intense way.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word in book reviews, news headlines about scandals, or descriptions of crime stories. It suggests something shocking or sensational.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter L.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think of synonyms like sensational, shocking, or vivid. Often used to describe gory details or tabloid style reporting.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with FLORID.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with L and ends with D. Describes something presented in a sensationally vivid or shocking manner, especially involving violence or scandalous content.

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Answer

LURID

LURID is an adjective that describes something presented in a vivid, shocking, or sensational way, especially when dealing with disturbing subject matter. The word comes from the Latin 'luridus' meaning pale yellow or ghastly. In modern usage, it often describes tabloid headlines, crime novels, or any content that emphasizes gruesome or scandalous details for dramatic effect.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains two vowels including the letter U, which many players overlook in their early guesses. Consider trying words with U in your second or third attempt if your starter word does not reveal many letters.