Wordle Hints

Wordle #558

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, December 29, 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 noun with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Medium
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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

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Recommended Starting Words

VOCALCHAOSSHAVE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to disorder or destruction. Think about situations that are out of control.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word in news reports about riots, natural disasters, or chaotic events. It describes widespread damage or confusion.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter H.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Complete this phrase: The storm wreaked _____ on the coastal town.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with TAVOC... well, almost! It sounds like it could rhyme with a word ending in 'ock' but has a slightly different vowel sound.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with H and ends with C. This five letter word means chaos, devastation, or widespread destruction.

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Answer

HAVOC

HAVOC refers to widespread destruction, chaos, or great confusion and disorder. The word originated from the Old French 'havot' meaning plundering or pillaging. The phrase 'cry havoc' was historically a military command that gave soldiers permission to seize spoils and cause destruction.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains the less common letter V in the middle position. If you're stuck, try words with V to either confirm or eliminate this tricky consonant. Words like VOCAL, VIVID, or NOVEL can help you test for V placement.