Wordle Hints

Wordle #71

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, August 29, 2021

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 with 2 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Easy
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

AROSEOUTERRERUN

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to problems or malfunctions that can occur with machines, systems, or processes.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see this word on a computer screen when something goes wrong, or hear someone say it when a plan fails unexpectedly.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter E.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A synonym would be mistake or fault. When you make a typo, you have made one of these.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BEARER.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with E and ends with R, and contains a repeated letter in the middle.

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Answer

ERROR

This common word comes from the Latin word errare meaning to wander or stray. In everyday usage, it refers to a mistake or inaccuracy, whether in calculation, judgment, or action. The word is used extensively in computing and technology to indicate when something has not functioned correctly.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains a repeated letter, which can be tricky. When you are stuck, consider that the answer might use the same letter twice. Words with double R or double E are more common than you might think.