Wordle #198

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, January 3, 2022

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun, verb with 1 vowel and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CRUSTSTAIRBURST

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to building, construction, or structural support.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear architects or engineers use this term when discussing how to support a roof or bridge.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter T.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A rigid framework of beams arranged in triangles, often used to span large distances without columns in between.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with FUSS.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with T and ends with S. It can also mean to tie someone up securely, often with rope.

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Answer

TRUSS

A truss is a structural framework typically composed of triangular units that distribute weight efficiently. The word comes from Old French 'trousse' meaning a bundle or collection. Beyond construction, it can also refer to a medical device worn to support a hernia, or the action of binding something tightly, like trussing a turkey before roasting.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has a double letter, which can trip up many players. When you see a repeated letter in your yellow results but cannot seem to place it, consider that it might appear twice in the answer. Words with double S are particularly common in English.