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Wordle #428

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, August 21, 2022

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Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a verb, noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy
verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STARESWEATSTEAM

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to resources, consumption, or how we use things.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word in discussions about the environment, recycling, or being careless with materials.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter W.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be squander or the opposite of conserve. Can also refer to garbage or rubbish.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with TASTE.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with W and ends with E. Think of what you try not to do with food or time.

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Answer

WASTE

This versatile word can function as both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means to use something carelessly or to no purpose. As a noun, it can refer to unwanted materials or garbage, or describe land that is barren or desolate. The word comes from Old North French waster, meaning to spoil or ruin.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses very common letters that appear frequently in English. When you have common letters but are struggling, try rearranging familiar letter combinations in your head before guessing. Words with common letters can sometimes be tricky because there are many possibilities to consider.