Wordle #1809

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, June 2, 2026

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

RAISESAINTSABER

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to foundations, principles, or starting points in abstract thinking.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word in discussions about arguments, theories, or the fundamental reasons behind decisions.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter B.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think of a near synonym for 'foundation' or 'grounds' when explaining why something is true or justified.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with 'glacis' (a sloping defensive structure in fortifications).

Final Clue

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Final Clue

This five letter word starts with B and ends with S, and it describes the fundamental principle or reason underlying something.

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Answer

BASIS

This word comes from the Greek 'basis' meaning 'a stepping' or 'a pedestal,' which evolved to mean the bottom or foundation of something. It is commonly used to describe the underlying support, foundation, or principal component of an idea, argument, or system. You often hear phrases like 'on a daily basis' or 'the basis for our decision.'

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains a repeated letter, which can be tricky. If your early guesses show a letter turning green or yellow, consider whether that same letter might appear twice in the word. Many players forget to try double letters!