Wordle #230

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, February 4, 2022

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun, also used as a verb with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Medium

noun, also used as a verb

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Very Common

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SLATELEAPTPLATE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to fabric, clothing, or textiles.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see this feature on a skirt, curtains, or dress pants. It adds structure and style to fabric.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter P.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is a fold in fabric that is pressed or sewn into place. Think of the crisp lines down the front of formal trousers.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with HEAT.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with P and ends with T. When you iron dress pants, you might press these sharp creases into them.

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Answer

PLEAT

A pleat is a fold in fabric that is doubled over and secured in place, often by pressing or stitching. Pleats are commonly found in skirts, kilts, and dress pants, where they add both decorative appeal and functional flexibility to the garment. The word comes from the Old French word 'pleit' meaning a fold.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses very common letters that appear frequently in English. When you have all common letters but cannot find the answer, try thinking about less everyday vocabulary like sewing or fashion terms.