Wordle Hints

Wordle #1727

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, March 12, 2026

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 Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a verb, noun with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Easy
verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

SLATEMELONSLIME

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to one of your five senses.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this word when describing flowers, perfume, or something cooking in the kitchen.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains a double letter.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be 'scent' or 'odor' but this word can also be a verb meaning to detect something with your nose.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with 'propel' and 'expel.'

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with S and ends with L, and dogs are particularly talented at doing this.

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Answer

SMELL

This versatile word functions as both a noun and a verb in everyday English. As a noun, it refers to the sensation detected by the nose, while as a verb it describes the act of perceiving odors. The word comes from Middle English and has Germanic roots, related to words meaning to emit vapor or smoke.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a repeated letter, which can trip up even experienced players. When you have confirmed some letters but the puzzle seems stuck, consider whether any of those letters might appear twice in the word.