Wordle #399

Wordle Hints and Answer for Saturday, July 23, 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 Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Hard

noun

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Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

TIGERDENIMGIBED

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to the natural world, specifically the animal kingdom.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

Think about what might annoy you during an outdoor summer picnic or evening by the lake.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter M.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is a type of tiny flying insect, similar to a gnat but even smaller.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with RIDGE.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with M and ends with E. These pesky bugs are often found near water and are known for their biting habits.

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Answer

MIDGE

A midge is a very small two winged fly that often swarms near bodies of water, particularly in the evening. Some species of midges bite, while others do not. The word comes from Old English 'mycg' and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages meaning small flying insects.

Strategy Tip

Today's word includes the letter combination DG, which appears in English but is not super common in five letter words. When you see unusual letter pairings in your guesses, pay attention to where they might fit together.