Sunday, January 2, 2022
Wordle #197 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is about average difficulty, and the answer is a very common, everyday word.
2Reveal a clue
A leg-up over the fence, courtesy of a friend.
3How many vowels?
Count on 2 vowels — and one of them shows up twice.
4Which vowels?
The vowel to work with: O.
5Any repeated letters?
There is a repeat. If you're stuck, try doubling a letter you've already confirmed.
6Reveal the first letter
First letter: B.
7Reveal the last letter
It ends with T.
The answer
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The answer is
BOOST
BOOST — A push upward; help that increases or improves something.
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Sunday, January 2, 2022?
BOOST is the answer to Wordle #197 — tucked behind a spoiler button above so you only see it on purpose.
What letters does Wordle #197 start and end with?
It starts with B and ends with T.
How many vowels does the Sunday, January 2, 2022 Wordle have?
2 vowels — O.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
Yes. If your greens and yellows aren't adding up, try repeating a confirmed letter.
When does the next Wordle come out?
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