Wordle #320

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, May 5, 2022

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

Difficulty: Easy

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

SHOREMETROHORSE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to sports and achievement, though it can also describe a type of person or a journey.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word shouted at a baseball stadium when something exciting happens at the plate.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter H.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

When a batter hits the ball out of the park and runs all four bases, they score a ______.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with ROAMER.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with H and ends with R. This is also the name of the ancient Greek poet who wrote The Odyssey.

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Answer

HOMER

This word has dual meanings that have been part of English for centuries. As a baseball term, it refers to a home run, the most exciting play in the game. It is also the name of the legendary ancient Greek poet credited with composing two of Western literature's foundational works. The sporting usage likely derives from the concept of running all the way home to score.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses all very common letters with no repeats, which means your regular starting words should help eliminate options quickly. When you have common letters confirmed, think about different contexts where familiar words appear, from sports to literature.