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Wordle #242

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, February 16, 2022

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Today's puzzle is rated Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun, verb with 2 vowels and uses less common letters.

Difficulty: Hard
noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Less Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CLUNKCHALKLUCKY

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to home improvement or construction work.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this product when sealing gaps around bathtubs, sinks, or windows to prevent water damage.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter C.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A flexible sealant that comes in tubes and is applied with a special gun to fill cracks and gaps.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with WALK.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with C and ends with K. This waterproof filler is essential for bathroom renovations.

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Answer

CAULK

Caulk is a flexible material used to seal joints and seams against leakage in various structures and plumbing. The word comes from the Old French 'cauquer' meaning to press down or tread, and originally referred to making ships watertight by sealing the seams between planks. Today it is most commonly associated with silicone or latex based sealants used in home improvement projects.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains some less common letter combinations. When you are stuck, try words with the letter K, which appears less frequently but shows up in everyday vocabulary more than you might expect.