Wordle #587

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, January 27, 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 Medium difficulty. The answer is a verb, noun with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

ROWDYSWORNCORNY

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to emotions or mental states that most people experience regularly.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might feel this way before a big exam, job interview, or when waiting for important news.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter W.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be 'fret' or 'stress.' Parents often do this about their children.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with 'sorry' and 'quarry.'

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with W and ends with Y. Think of the phrase 'Don't _____ about it!'

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Answer

WORRY

This word describes a state of mental unease or anxiety about actual or potential problems. It comes from the Old English 'wyrgan' meaning 'to strangle,' which evolved to mean causing mental distress. The word can function as both a noun describing the anxious feeling and a verb meaning to feel troubled about something.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a double letter, which can be tricky. When you get several yellow or green letters but still cannot find the answer, consider whether one of those letters might appear twice in the word.