Wordle #372

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, June 26, 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 adjective with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

adjective

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STARETRUSTSAUCY

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word describes a physical condition or state that results from neglect or the passage of time.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this word to describe old metal objects left outside, or someone who has not practiced a skill in a while.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word ends with the letter Y.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

After not playing piano for years, you might say your skills have become a bit blank.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with DUSTY.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with R and ends with Y. Think of the reddish brown coating that forms on iron when exposed to moisture.

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Answer

RUSTY

This word describes something covered with rust, the reddish coating that forms on iron or steel when exposed to oxygen and moisture over time. It can also be used figuratively to describe skills or abilities that have deteriorated from lack of use. The word comes from the Old English word 'rustig' and has been part of the English language for centuries.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains only one vowel, the letter U. When you are stuck, consider trying words with uncommon vowel patterns. Many players focus on A, E, I, and O but forget that U can carry a word, especially when paired with consonant clusters.