Wordle Hints

Wordle #1611

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, November 16, 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 verb with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Medium
verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

These words would be helpful first guesses for today's puzzle:

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Recommended Starting Words

YIELDDWELTSLIDE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to control, handling, or using something with skill.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this word when talking about swords, power, or influence. Think medieval knights or political leaders.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter W.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be 'brandish' or 'handle.' Fill in the blank: 'The knight knew how to _____ a sword with precision.'

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with 'field' and 'shield.'

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with W and ends with D. It means to hold and use a weapon or tool, or to exercise power.

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Answer

WIELD

Today's word means to hold and use a weapon, tool, or instrument effectively, or to have and exercise power or influence. It comes from Old English 'wealdan' meaning to govern or control. The word is often used in both literal contexts like wielding a sword and figurative ones like wielding authority.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains a common vowel combination with I and E appearing together. When you find two vowels in your early guesses, try positioning them next to each other as many English words feature vowel pairs like IE, EA, or OU.