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Wordle hint
/ˈwɜːrdl hɪnt/
Definition
1
A cryptic clue or subtle suggestion provided to help someone guess the daily five-letter word in the popular Wordle puzzle game, without directly revealing the answer.
2
A shared tip, often on social media, designed to preserve a player's streak while nudging them toward victory in Wordle.
Examples
Desperate to save my streak, I tweeted a Wordle hint: 'It's a fruit you might squish underfoot.'
My friend's Wordle hint was so vague—'vowel sandwich'—I ended up rage-quitting to baked goods.
Instead of spoiling Wordle, savvy players drop hints like, 'Starts with the sound of surprise.'
Wordle hints are the crypto of puzzles: everyone's decoding them, but only the sharp ones cash in.