Wordle #966

Wordle Hints and Answer for Saturday, February 10, 2024

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 adjective or verb (past tense) with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

adjective or verb (past tense)

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

RAISETIREDGRIEF

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to the kitchen and how food is prepared.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

Think about what happens when food meets hot oil in a pan. This describes a cooking method or the result of that process.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter F.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Complete this common menu phrase: Southern blank chicken.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with TRIED.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with F and ends with D. Think eggs for breakfast cooked in butter or oil.

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Answer

FRIED

This word describes food that has been cooked in hot fat or oil, resulting in a crispy exterior. It comes from the Old French word 'frire' meaning to fry, which traces back to the Latin 'frigere.' This cooking method is popular worldwide, from American Southern cuisine to Asian stir fry dishes.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains two vowels including the common I and E combination. When you find these vowels but in the wrong positions, try rearranging them rather than assuming they are not in the word at all.