Wordle Hints

Wordle #323

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, May 8, 2022

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a adjective with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium
adjective

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CRANENASTYCANDY

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word describes a personality trait or way of thinking that people often admire in others.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this word to describe someone who is clever about money matters or knows how to avoid being tricked.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter C.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This word is a close synonym for shrewd, astute, or clever. Think of someone with sharp judgment.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with GRANNY.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with C and ends with Y, and it contains a double letter in the middle.

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Answer

CANNY

This adjective describes someone who demonstrates shrewd judgment and practical knowledge, especially in avoiding being deceived or fooled. It comes from the Scottish dialect, originally meaning knowing or wise, derived from the verb can meaning to know how. The word carries a positive connotation of street smarts and careful resourcefulness.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a double letter, which can be tricky to guess. When you have most letters but something seems off, consider that one of them might appear twice. Try words with repeated consonants when you are stuck.