Wordle #311

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, April 26, 2022

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

Difficulty: Medium

noun

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Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STARESHINETHIEF

Hints

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Starting Hint

This word relates to crime or something being taken illegally.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word in a movie about bank robbers or jewel thieves planning an elaborate scheme.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter H.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is a noun meaning a robbery or burglary, often used to describe elaborate theft operations like those in Ocean's Eleven.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BEAST.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with H and ends with T. Think of what you would call it when criminals steal from a vault.

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Answer

HEIST

A heist refers to a robbery or theft, typically one that is carefully planned and executed. The word gained popularity in American English during the early 20th century and is thought to have originated from thieves' slang. Today it is commonly associated with elaborate crime capers depicted in films and television shows.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains the common letter combination EI, which can be tricky because it sounds like a long E. When you get vowels confirmed, try different vowel pairings to find the right sound.