Wordle Hints

Wordle #429

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, August 22, 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, also used as a verb with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy
noun, also used as a verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

These words would be helpful first guesses for today's puzzle:

Reveal starting words

Recommended Starting Words

TIMERREMITMITER

Hints

0 of 6 revealed
1

Starting Hint

Click to reveal
1

Starting Hint

This word relates to achievements, accomplishments, or personal qualities that make someone worthy of recognition.

2

Getting Warmer

Reveal previous hints first
2

Getting Warmer

You might hear this word in discussions about job promotions, awards, or whether someone deserves something based on their efforts.

3

Letter Clue

Reveal previous hints first
3

Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter M.

4

Stronger Hint

Reveal previous hints first
4

Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be worth or value. Think of the phrase: judged on your own blank.

5

Rhyming Clue

Reveal previous hints first
5

Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with SPIRIT.

6

Final Clue

Reveal previous hints first
6

Final Clue

It starts with M and ends with T. This is what scholarships might be based on rather than financial need.

Answer Locked

Reveal all hints to unlock

Answer

MERIT

Merit refers to the quality of being particularly good, worthy, or deserving of praise or reward. The word comes from the Latin meritum meaning something deserved or earned. It is commonly used in phrases like merit based and has legal applications when discussing the merits of a case.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses all very common letters with no repeats. When you are stuck, remember that words with common letters like E, R, I, T, and M are statistically more likely to be Wordle answers. Prioritize these in your guesses.