Wordle #243

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, February 17, 2022

Stuck on today's Wordle? You're in the right place! Below you'll find hints that start vague and get more specific. Try to solve it with as few hints as possible.

Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a verb, noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STARESNAKESHALE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to physical movement or motion of some kind.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might do this action when meeting someone new, or when trying to mix a drink thoroughly.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter S.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think of a synonym: tremble, quiver, or vibrate rapidly back and forth.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BAKE.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with S and ends with E. What you do with someone's hand when you greet them formally.

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Answer

SHAKE

This common English verb comes from Old English 'sceacan' meaning to move quickly or vibrate. It can describe everything from the trembling of fear to the preparation of a cocktail. The word is also famously associated with a certain style of dance and the name of a famous playwright's works being called something you cannot do at them.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses very common letters that appear frequently in English. Starting with words that test common consonants like S, K, and H along with the vowels A and E can help you narrow down possibilities quickly.