Wordle Hints

Wordle #281

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, March 27, 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 Very Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun with 0 vowels and uses less common letters.

Difficulty: Very Hard
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
0
Consonants
5
Repeats
No
Letters
Less Common

Recommended Starting Words

These words would be helpful first guesses for today's puzzle:

Reveal starting words

Recommended Starting Words

HYMNSLYMPHMYTHS

Hints

0 of 6 revealed
1

Starting Hint

Click to reveal
1

Starting Hint

This word comes from the world of mythology and folklore.

2

Getting Warmer

Reveal previous hints first
2

Getting Warmer

You might encounter this term in stories about enchanted forests, streams, or magical beings from Greek legends.

3

Letter Clue

Reveal previous hints first
3

Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter N.

4

Stronger Hint

Reveal previous hints first
4

Stronger Hint

In mythology, these beautiful female spirits lived in natural settings like woods, waters, and mountains. Think fairies or sprites.

5

Rhyming Clue

Reveal previous hints first
5

Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with LYMPH.

6

Final Clue

Reveal previous hints first
6

Final Clue

Starts with N and ends with H. A minor nature goddess in Greek mythology, often depicted as a beautiful maiden.

Answer Locked

Reveal all hints to unlock

Answer

NYMPH

A nymph is a mythological spirit of nature typically imagined as a beautiful maiden who dwells in mountains, forests, trees, or bodies of water. The word comes from the Greek 'nymphe' meaning bride or young woman. In biology, the term also refers to the immature form of certain insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has zero traditional vowels, using Y as its only vowel sound. When you are stuck without vowels showing up green or yellow, remember that Y can serve as a vowel in many English words. Trying words with Y can unlock tricky puzzles!