Wordle #183

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, December 19, 2021

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 noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

noun

Letter Facts

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Consonants

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Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

TRAINBLOATSAINT

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to objects that are passed, carried, or held during activities or performances.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see this at a track and field event or being twirled by someone leading a marching band.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter B.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

In a relay race, runners must pass this object to their teammates without dropping it.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with SATIN.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with B and ends with N. A conductor or drum major often carries one of these.

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Answer

BATON

This word refers to a short stick or rod passed between runners in a relay race, or the slender rod twirled by a drum major or majorette. It can also mean a staff of office or authority, such as the one carried by a conductor. The word comes from French, originally referring to a stick or cudgel.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains two vowels placed in common positions. When you find vowels early, pay attention to where they fall in the word, as this can help you quickly narrow down consonant placement.