Wordle #197

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, January 2, 2022

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 2 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Easy

verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

These words would be helpful first guesses for today's puzzle:

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Recommended Starting Words

STOOLROOSTTOONS

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to increasing, improving, or helping something grow.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word in discussions about energy drinks, rocket launches, or giving someone confidence.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter O, and in fact has more than one of them.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A synonym would be to lift, elevate, or amplify something. Think about what an energy supplement claims to do for your vitality.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with ROOST.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with B and ends with T. A rocket uses this to lift off from the launchpad.

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Answer

BOOST

BOOST means to increase, raise, or give a helpful push to something. The word emerged in American English around the early 1800s, originally meaning to push from below or behind. Today it is commonly used in contexts ranging from confidence building to rocket propulsion to marketing energy products.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features double letters, which can trip up many players. When you see two of the same letter confirmed but only one spot turning green or yellow, remember to consider whether that letter might appear twice in the word.