Wordle players will know that the word game’s puzzles can become more fun to do once players start solving a day’s puzzle in just a few guesses. However, some Wordle puzzles can become frustrating as players start to use up their attempts without getting closer to solving the challenge. Moreover, with the game only giving players six tries before completely locking them out, Wordle can provide a level of thrill that can make each daily challenge rather intense.
Thankfully, knowing certain tips and tricks may help players crack the code to challenging Wordle puzzles, like that of today. Below are some hints, tips, and clues that players may want to look into when solving this challenge.
What It Means
When it comes to more specific clues, players may want to use the word’s definition in order to check out context clues related to the puzzle solution. The August 7 Wordle solution describes marking, spreading, or blurring something with a greasy or sticky substance that is often done recklessly.
This word may describe the mark per se, or even a material being spread thinly onto a microscope slide for medical examination and diagnosis. Alternatively, the word can also mean damaging the reputation of someone or something through slander or false accusations.
Technical Clues
Sometiimes, it may help to have more clues aside from the puzzle’s definition. In this case, perhaps knowing the word’s technical uses can help players find the solution. After all, knowing the word’s technical clues and associating them with the term’s meaning can help players solve the puzzle’s code. Here are some things to consider:
- The word has only one syllable
- The word is usually a verb when used to describe the action of rubbing substances or ruining someone’s reputation.
- The word becomes a noun when describing the thing that has been acted upon.
Suggestions For Starting Words
Pros of word puzzles like Wordle know that there are certain clues aside from the term’s meaning and use that can make solving daily challenges much easier for them. In this case, perhaps knowing some recommended Wordle starting words can help this puzzle become more bearable for players. Here are some recommended starters for the August 7 Wordle:
- ADIEU
- SMOKE
5-Letter Words Starting With SM
There’s always a last resort when it comes to solving these puzzles, especially for players at their wit's end. In this case, this last resort may come in the form of words that are close to the solution. The solution to today’s Wordle puzzle begins with the letters "SM," as too do 39 other five-letter words. Here are some of those words, including the solution to Wordle 414:
- SMAAK
- SMACK
- SMILE
- SMIRK
- SMOKE
- SMOTE
- SMUGS
- SMURS
- SMUSH
- SMUTS
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