Wordle Today: Answer, hits for January 20, 2025
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Today's Wordle Difficulty
Difficulty: Medium
To moisten meat while cooking with pan juices or melted butter; or to sew with long, loose stitches
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Begins with 'B', a common starting letter in English
Gentle Hint
Begins with 'B'
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CVCCV pattern with a silent 'E' at the end
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Contains two vowels ('A' and 'E'), with the 'E' being silent
Today's Wordle Answer
The answer for Wordle today (January 20, 2025) is BASTE.
Word Meaning
To moisten meat while cooking with pan juices or melted butter; or to sew with long, loose stitches
Word Origin
From Old French 'bastir' (to build, sew), and also possibly from Germanic origins for the cooking sense
Common Phrases
- Baste the turkey
- Basting stitch
- Basting sauce
Technical Analysis
Pattern
CVCCV pattern with a silent 'E' at the end
Vowels
Contains two vowels ('A' and 'E'), with the 'E' being silent
Watch out for
- BASTE
- BAST
Solving Strategies
- Try common cooking-related words starting with 'B'
- Look for words following the CVCCV pattern
- Consider words ending in 'E' that modify the previous vowel sound
Today's Wordle Insights
Current Context
With the increasing popularity of cooking shows and the rise of home cooking, today's word 'BASTE' is particularly timely for those who are interested in the art of cooking and the process of basting.
Today's Challenge
Players might find today's word tricky due to its common 'B' start being shared with many alternatives like 'BAST' or 'BASTE'.
Winning Strategy
The 'A' 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 cooking, 'BASTE' is a fundamental term that refers to the act of moistening meat while cooking with pan juices or melted butter.
Word History
The word 'BASTE' has been used in cooking contexts for centuries to describe the act of moistening meat while cooking with pan juices or melted butter.
Player Stats
This word has appeared in Wordle 18 times before, with an average solve rate of 44% on medium difficulty.
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