Wordle Hints

Wordle #564

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

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 Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a noun, verb with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy
noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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

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Recommended Starting Words

EARLYRELAYALERT

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to structure or organization, particularly when things are stacked or arranged.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word when talking about cakes, clothing, or even rock formations.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter L.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be 'tier' or 'stratum' when describing one section of something stacked.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with SPRAYER.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with L and ends with R. Think about what a hen does with eggs, but spelled differently.

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Answer

LAYER

This word refers to a single thickness of material covering a surface or forming part of a stack. It comes from the Middle English word meaning 'one who lays,' which evolved to describe something that has been laid down. The word is commonly used in geology, fashion, cooking, and technology to describe stratified arrangements.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses very common letters that appear frequently in English. When you have all common letters but the word is not clicking, try rearranging familiar letter combinations in your mind. Sometimes the answer is a simple word hiding in plain sight.