Wordle #257

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, March 3, 2022

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a verb with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Medium

verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

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Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

SOUNDROUNDBURNT

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to emotions and feelings, specifically ones connected to sadness or loss.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might do this after a funeral, or when remembering someone who has passed away.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter M.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be 'grieve' or 'lament.' It describes the act of feeling deep sorrow.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with 'horn' and 'worn.'

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with M and ends with N. Think of what you do when expressing sorrow for someone who has died.

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Answer

MOURN

This verb describes the act of feeling or expressing grief and sorrow, typically after the loss of someone close. The word comes from Old English 'murnan' meaning to be anxious or to grieve. It is often used in formal contexts related to death and memorial services, but can also describe sadness over any significant loss.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has two vowels including the less common combination of O and U together. When you have confirmed certain vowels but the word still seems elusive, try thinking about less typical vowel pairings like OU, AU, or OI.