Wordle #331

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, May 16, 2022

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a verb with 2 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

LEAVELOVEDDWELL

Hints

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Starting Hint

This word relates to exploration or investigation of some kind.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might do this when researching a topic deeply or digging into historical records.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter D.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be to dig in, probe, or investigate thoroughly.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with SHELVE.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with D and ends with E. It means to explore or examine something in depth, and it contains a repeated letter.

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Answer

DELVE

DELVE means to dig deeply into something, either literally or figuratively. It comes from Old English delfan meaning to dig. Today it is most commonly used metaphorically, as in delving into a mystery or delving into research.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has a repeated letter, which can trip up many players. When you have confirmed several letters but still cannot find the answer, consider whether one of those letters might appear twice in different positions.