Wordle #321

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, May 6, 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 Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

GRADEABUSEBLADE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to identification or recognition of achievement.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see this worn on clothing at conferences, by security guards, or pinned to a scout's sash.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter B.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A police officer typically carries one of these to prove their authority and identity.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with CADGE.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with B and ends with E. Think of what a sheriff wears on their chest in Western movies.

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Answer

BADGE

This word refers to a small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth that displays a person's identity, rank, or membership in an organization. The term comes from the Middle English word 'bage' and has been used since the 14th century. Scouts famously earn merit versions of these to display their skills and accomplishments.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains two vowels in the middle portion of the word. When you get a vowel confirmed, try different consonant combinations around it to find common word patterns like consonant plus vowel plus consonant plus vowel plus consonant.