Wordle #475

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, October 7, 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 Medium difficulty. The answer is a adjective, noun with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

adjective, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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

Reveal starting words

Recommended Starting Words

SANDYHANDYDRAIN

Hints

0 of 6 revealed

Starting Hint

Click to reveal

Starting Hint

This word relates to quality, style, or description of something or someone.

Getting Warmer

Reveal previous hints first

Getting Warmer

You might use this word to describe someone who is fashionably dressed or something that works out just right.

Letter Clue

Reveal previous hints first

Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter D.

Stronger Hint

Reveal previous hints first

Stronger Hint

A synonym would be excellent, fine, or splendid. Think of old fashioned expressions of approval.

Rhyming Clue

Reveal previous hints first

Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with CANDY.

Final Clue

Reveal previous hints first

Final Clue

It starts with D and ends with Y. Think of the name of a well dressed gentleman from a bygone era, or something that is just fine and good.

Answer Locked

Reveal all hints to unlock

Answer

DANDY

This word has dual meanings. As a noun, it refers to a man who is excessively devoted to style, fashion, and elegant appearance. As an adjective, it means excellent or first rate. The word gained popularity in 18th century England to describe fashionable young men about town.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains a repeated letter. When you see fewer unique letters appearing in your feedback than expected, consider that one letter might appear twice in the answer. This is more common than you might think in five letter words.