Wordle #347

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, June 1, 2022

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

Difficulty: Medium

verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

TRACECLEARBRAKE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to sounds you might hear in an old house or building.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

Think about the noise that wooden floors, stairs, or doors make when they shift or move.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter C.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A synonym would be squeak or groan. It is the sound that old hinges make when a door slowly opens.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with PEAK and WEAK.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with C and ends with K. In horror movies, you often hear this sound before something scary happens.

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Answer

CREAK

This word describes a harsh, high pitched sound typically made by wood, metal hinges, or other materials under pressure or friction. It is both a noun referring to the sound itself and a verb meaning to make such a sound. The word has Germanic origins and has been part of English since the Middle Ages, often used to create atmosphere in literature and film.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains two vowels including the common EA vowel combination. When you have confirmed a few consonants, try common vowel pairings like EA, OU, or AI to help crack the puzzle faster.