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Wordle #209

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, January 14, 2022

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a adjective with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Medium
adjective

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
No
Letters
Fairly Common

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Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to how we describe taste and flavor.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this word when talking about citrus fruits, certain sauces, or foods that make your mouth pucker slightly.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter T.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think about the taste of a lemon or lime. This adjective describes that sharp, zesty flavor profile.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BANGY.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with T and ends with Y. It describes a pleasantly sharp, acidic taste.

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Answer

TANGY

This adjective describes a pleasantly sharp, acidic taste often associated with citrus fruits, vinegar based dressings, or fermented foods. The word emerged in English in the late 17th century and is thought to be related to the word tang, which refers to a strong, distinctive flavor. Food critics and home cooks alike use this term to describe that perfect balance of tartness that makes a dish more interesting.

Strategy Tip

Words with the letter combination NG can be tricky because they often appear near the end of words. If you suspect a word might end in a Y, try pairing it with common consonant clusters like NG, LY, or RY to test your theory.