Wordle #1777

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, May 1, 2026

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

Difficulty: Medium

noun, verb

Letter Facts

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Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STEALPRIMECLOUD

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to things found in nature, particularly in the sky or on certain creatures.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see this rising gracefully from a chimney or adorning the head of an elegant bird.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter P.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think of what decorates a fancy old fashioned hat, or a soft column of smoke drifting upward.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with ROOM.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with P and ends with E. A single large feather, often ornamental.

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Answer

PLUME

This word refers to a large, often showy feather, especially those found on birds like peacocks or ostriches. It can also describe a rising column of smoke, steam, or similar substance that spreads out as it rises. The word comes from the Latin 'pluma' meaning feather or down, and has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains both common vowels U and E. When you have confirmed some vowels but are stuck, try cycling through different consonant combinations at the beginning of the word, as many English words start with consonant clusters like PL, BR, or TR.