Wordle #539

Wordle Hints and Answer for Saturday, December 10, 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 verb, noun with 1 vowel and uses less common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Less Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CLINKKNELTROCKY

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to sounds or actions you might make at a door.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You do this before entering someone's home or office as a polite gesture to announce your presence.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter K.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Complete this phrase: '______ on wood' is a superstitious action to avoid bad luck.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with CLOCK.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with K and ends with K, and describes the sound your knuckles make against a wooden surface.

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Answer

KNOCK

This word describes the act of striking a surface, typically a door, to get attention or request entry. It can function as both a verb meaning to rap or strike, and a noun referring to the sound produced. The word has Germanic origins and has been part of English since the 14th century.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has a repeated letter, which can be tricky. When you have confirmed some letters but are stuck, consider whether any of them might appear twice in the word. Double letters are more common than many players realize!