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Wordle #1612

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, November 17, 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, verb with 1 vowel and uses less common letters.

Difficulty: Medium
noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
No
Letters
Less Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

PLACECREAMPLANT

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to tools or devices that hold things in place.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this in a workshop, garage, or kitchen. It applies pressure to keep objects secure.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter C.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think of a device with two parts that squeeze together to grip something tightly. Often used in woodworking or to seal food bags.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with STAMP.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with C and ends with P. When you park illegally, your car might get one of these on the wheel.

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Answer

CLAMP

A clamp is a fastening device used to hold objects tightly together or in place, typically by applying inward pressure. Clamps come in many varieties including C clamps, spring clamps, and bar clamps, each designed for specific tasks. The word comes from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German origins, related to the idea of clasping or gripping.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has a consonant cluster at the beginning, which can be tricky. When you have confirmed letters but are struggling, try thinking about less common letter combinations like CL, CR, or PL at the start of words.