Wordle #684

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, May 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 Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun with 1 vowel and uses less common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Hard

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Less Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

GRAPYLUMPYYOUNG

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to the animal kingdom, specifically creatures that live underwater.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this in a pet store or home aquarium. It is a popular choice for beginners in fishkeeping.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter G.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This small, colorful tropical fish is known for giving live birth rather than laying eggs. Males are often more brightly colored than females.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with PUPPY.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with G and ends with Y. This tiny fish is a favorite in freshwater aquariums worldwide.

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Answer

GUPPY

A guppy is a small freshwater fish native to South America, scientifically known as Poecilia reticulata. These colorful little fish are incredibly popular in the aquarium hobby due to their hardiness, vibrant colors, and prolific breeding. They were named after Robert John Lechmere Guppy, who discovered them in Trinidad in 1866.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a double letter, which can be tricky. When you have confirmed some letters but the word still seems elusive, consider whether any letters might appear twice. The letter P appearing twice here is a pattern worth remembering for future puzzles.