Wordle #388

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, July 12, 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 1 vowel and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

noun

Letter Facts

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Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

SIGHTTHINGTIGHT

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to time and the daily cycle we all experience.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this word when talking about sleep schedules, dreams, or when the stars come out.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter G.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is the opposite of day, and you might wish someone a good one before they go to sleep.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with LIGHT.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with N and ends with T. Think of what happens between sunset and sunrise.

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Answer

NIGHT

This word refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. It comes from the Old English word 'niht' and has cognates in many Germanic languages. The word appears in countless expressions like 'night owl' and 'nightfall' and has deep cultural significance across human civilization.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains the common letter combination GHT. Many English words use this pattern where the GH is silent. If you spot two of these letters, try adding a silent GH between them for words like light, sight, or fight.