Wordle #472

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, October 4, 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 less common letters.

Difficulty: Hard

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Less Common

Recommended Starting Words

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

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Recommended Starting Words

COUGHOUGHTROUGH

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to something you would find in nature, specifically in a forest or woodland setting.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

Think about the different parts of a tree. This word describes one specific section that grows outward from the trunk.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter B.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A synonym would be a large branch or limb. Birds often perch on these, and they can be quite sturdy.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with COW and NOW.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with B and ends with H. It is what you might find yourself sitting on while climbing a tree.

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Answer

BOUGH

A bough refers to a main branch of a tree, especially one of the larger or main branches. The word comes from Old English and is often used in poetry and literature, most famously in the nursery rhyme about a cradle rocking in the treetop. It is less commonly used in everyday speech today, which can make it tricky for some Wordle players.

Strategy Tip

Words with the GH letter combination can be challenging because GH is often silent or makes unexpected sounds. When you are stuck, consider less common letter pairings that might not be your first guess.