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Wordle #199

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, January 4, 2022

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun, can also be used as a verb with 3 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium
noun, can also be used as a verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
3
Consonants
2
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

RAISEGEESESEIZE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to military tactics and warfare throughout history.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

Think about what an army might do to surround a castle or city, cutting off supplies and waiting for surrender.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter S.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

The military _____ of the fortress lasted for months before the defenders finally surrendered.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with a common word that sounds like a pledge or promise of loyalty.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with S and ends with E, and you might hear it used with the phrase 'under' or 'lay' before it.

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Answer

SIEGE

This word describes a prolonged military blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering it by attrition or assault. It comes from the Old French word meaning 'seat' or 'sitting,' referencing how an army would sit and wait outside fortifications. Famous examples include the Siege of Troy and the Siege of Constantinople.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has a repeated vowel, which can be tricky. When you see multiple vowels confirmed but are having trouble placing them, consider that one letter might appear twice. Words with double E or double I are more common than you might think!