Wordle #569

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, January 9, 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 Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun with 3 vowels and uses fairly common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Hard

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

RAISEOPINEEPOXY

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to folklore, fantasy, and magical creatures from old stories.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word in fairy tales, fantasy novels, or when describing someone with a mischievous, playful personality.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter X.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think of a tiny, winged fairy that loves to play tricks. Tinker Bell is a famous example of one.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with TRIXIE.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with P and ends with E. It describes a small, mischievous sprite from British folklore.

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Answer

PIXIE

A pixie is a mythical creature from Celtic and British folklore, typically depicted as a small, fairy like being with pointed ears. These sprites are known for their playful, mischievous nature and are often associated with the countryside of Devon and Cornwall in England. The word has also come to describe a short, tousled hairstyle called a pixie cut.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features the uncommon letter X in the middle position. When you are stuck, do not forget that X, while rare, does appear in Wordle answers. Words with X often pair it with vowels like I or E, so keep that pattern in mind.