Wordle Hints

Wordle #252

Wordle Hints and Answer for Saturday, February 26, 2022

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a verb, noun with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium
verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STILLPILLSSKILL

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to accidents or unintended actions, often involving liquids.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might do this at the dinner table, and it usually requires paper towels to clean up.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter L, and in fact, it appears more than once.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think of what happens when you knock over a glass of milk. You might also use this word when revealing secrets.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with GRILL.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with S and ends with L. When someone tells a secret, they might do this with the beans.

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Answer

SPILL

Today's word can function as both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to cause liquid to flow over the edge of a container, often accidentally. The phrase 'spill the beans' is a popular idiom meaning to reveal secret information. The word has Old English origins from the word 'spillan' meaning to destroy or waste.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features double letters, which can be tricky! If you suspect a word has repeated letters, do not be afraid to guess a word with doubles early on. Many players avoid double letters too long, missing common words like today's answer.