Wordle Hints

Wordle #493

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a adjective with 1 vowel and uses less common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium
adjective

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Less Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

GLOATYOUNGGRAVY

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to weather conditions and visibility.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word in a morning weather report, especially near bodies of water or in valleys.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter G, and it appears more than once.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is an adjective meaning hazy, misty, or unclear. Your brain might feel this way before your morning coffee.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BOGGY.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with F and ends with Y. Think of thick mist that makes it hard to see ahead while driving.

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Answer

FOGGY

Today's word describes atmospheric conditions where water droplets suspended in the air reduce visibility significantly. It comes from the word fog, which likely derives from Scandinavian origins. The term is commonly used both literally for weather conditions and figuratively to describe unclear thinking or memory.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a double letter, which can be tricky. When you get feedback showing a letter is correct, consider whether it might appear twice in the word. Many players forget to test for repeated letters, which can cost valuable guesses.