Wordle Hints

Wordle #982

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, February 26, 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 adverb with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy
adverb

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

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Recommended Starting Words

AROSESTONENOTED

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to time and frequency. Think about how regularly something happens.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this word when answering questions about your habits or routines, like 'How frequently do you exercise?'

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter O.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be 'frequently' or 'regularly.' The opposite would be 'rarely' or 'seldom.'

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with COFFIN.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

This five letter word starts with O and ends with N. It means 'many times' or 'in many cases.'

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Answer

OFTEN

This common English adverb comes from the Old English word 'oft,' which had the same meaning. Over time, speakers added the ending to create the modern form we use today. It is one of the most frequently used adverbs in everyday conversation and writing.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses very common letters that appear in many English words. Starting with vowel heavy words can help you quickly identify where the two vowels sit in the puzzle, especially since this word has vowels in the first and fourth positions.