Wordle #970

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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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.

Difficulty: Easy

noun

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Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

TRAINALONETONAL

Hints

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Starting Hint

This word relates to the animal kingdom, specifically something found on certain creatures.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see this featured in documentaries about birds of prey or in fantasy stories about dragons.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter T.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is a sharp, curved claw belonging to a predatory bird like an eagle or hawk.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with GALLON.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with T and ends with N. An eagle uses these to catch its prey.

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Answer

TALON

A talon is the sharp hooked claw of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, hawk, falcon, or owl. The word comes from the Old French word for heel or hind claw. Talons are essential hunting tools, designed to grip and pierce prey with incredible force, and are often associated with power and predatory skill.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses very common letters that appear frequently in English. Words with high frequency letters like T, A, L, O, and N are often easier to solve if you start with words that contain multiple vowels and common consonants.