Wordle Hints

Wordle #492

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, October 24, 2022

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

Difficulty: Easy
noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

ADULTFLUTESTEAL

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to responsibility or blame. Think about situations where something goes wrong.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word in legal discussions, sports officiating, or when someone makes a mistake that causes problems.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter F.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Fill in the blank: The earthquake occurred along a geological _ _ _ _ _ line.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with VAULT.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with F and ends with T. It means a defect, flaw, or the responsibility for a mistake.

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Answer

FAULT

This word has multiple meanings and can function as both a noun and a verb. In geology, it refers to a fracture in rock where movement has occurred. In everyday language, it describes a defect, weakness, or the blame for something that went wrong. The word comes from Old French 'faute' meaning a lack or deficiency.

Strategy Tip

Words with common letter combinations like AU can be tricky because players often focus on more frequent vowel pairings like EA or OU first. If your early guesses eliminate those common patterns, consider trying AU next.