Wordle Today: Answer, hits for January 17, 2025
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Today's Wordle Difficulty
Difficulty: Medium
A classic card game similar to bridge, played with a standard 52-card deck
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Begins with 'WH', a distinctive consonant cluster in English
Gentle Hint
Begins with 'WH'
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CCVCC pattern with a consonant cluster at both start and end
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Contains only one vowel ('I') in the middle position
Today's Wordle Answer
The answer for Wordle today (January 17, 2025) is WHIST.
Word Meaning
A classic card game similar to bridge, played with a standard 52-card deck
Word Origin
From the exclamation 'whist!' meaning 'be quiet', as the game required silence and concentration
Common Phrases
- Play whist
- Whist drive (a social event featuring the game)
- Bridge whist (a variant of the game)
Technical Analysis
Pattern
CCVCC pattern with a consonant cluster at both start and end
Vowels
Contains only one vowel ('I') in the middle position
Watch out for
- WHIST
- WHISTLE
Solving Strategies
- Try common 'WH' words like WHERE or WHILE
- Look for words with a single vowel between consonants
- Consider that 'ST' is a common ending in English words
Today's Wordle Insights
Current Context
With the increasing popularity of card games and the rise of social events, today's word 'WHIST' is particularly timely for those who are interested in the act of playing whist and the social aspects of card games.
Today's Challenge
Players might find today's word tricky due to its common 'WH' start being shared with many alternatives like 'WHISTLE' or 'WHIST'.
Winning Strategy
The 'I' vowel is less common in five-letter words, which could help narrow down possibilities once you find it.
Did You Know?
In the context of card games, 'WHIST' is a fundamental term that refers to the act of playing whist, a classic card game similar to bridge.
Word History
The word 'WHIST' has been used in card game contexts for centuries to describe the act of playing whist, a classic card game similar to bridge.
Player Stats
This word has appeared in Wordle 21 times before, with an average solve rate of 38% on medium difficulty.
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