Wordle Hints

Wordle #732

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, June 21, 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

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Recommended Starting Words

RAISECLEANTRACE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word has connections to both the natural world and the world of work and industry.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see one of these at a wetland watching for fish, or at a construction site lifting heavy materials.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter C.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This tall, elegant bird is known for its long neck and legs, and shares its name with heavy lifting equipment.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with TRAIN.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starting with C and ending with E, this five letter word names a wading bird that inspired the name for a machine that stretches its neck to lift things high.

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Answer

CRANE

CRANE refers to both a family of tall wading birds known for their graceful appearance and distinctive calls, and large machines used in construction for lifting and moving heavy objects. The machinery got its name from its resemblance to the bird's long neck. The word comes from Old English 'cran' and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages.

Strategy Tip

Today's word is a great example of why common letters matter. All five letters in this word are among the most frequently used in English. Starting with words rich in vowels and common consonants like R, S, T, N, and L will help you make quick progress on puzzles like this one.