Wordle #169

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, December 5, 2021

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun and verb with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Medium

noun and verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

HOUSESHURERUNES

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to people and their roles in guiding or directing others.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter someone with this role at a wedding, theater, or stadium when you need help finding your seat.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter U.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This word can also mean to escort someone or guide them into a new era or situation.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with CRUSHER.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with U and ends with R. A famous R&B singer shares this name and had a hit song called Yeah.

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Answer

USHER

USHER has two common meanings: as a noun, it refers to a person who shows people to their seats at events like weddings, theaters, or concerts. As a verb, it means to guide or escort someone, or to mark the beginning of something new, as in to usher in a new era. The word comes from the Old French huissier, meaning doorkeeper.

Strategy Tip

Words starting with U can be tricky because U is less common as a starting letter. If you are stuck, try a word with U in different positions to help locate where uncommon vowels might appear in the answer.