Wordle fans, get ready for puzzle #1505 on August 2, 2025! Another day, another five-letter challenge. Feeling stumped? Let’s see if we can crack this one together.
Having trouble? Here are a few hints to nudge you in the right direction:
- The word contains two vowels.
- There are no repeated letters.
- The word is associated with discouraging or intimidating someone.
- Think of words that convey a sense of fear or apprehension.
- It’s a fairly common word, but can be tricky to pinpoint.
Still pondering? Okay, one more little peek:
- It starts with the letter ‘D’.
- It contains the letter ‘N’.
Alright, time to reveal the answer! Today’s Wordle solution is… *DAUNT*.
How did you do? Let’s analyze this word a bit. DAUNT isn’t particularly rare, but the specific combination of letters might have thrown some players off. The presence of ‘D’ as the starting letter, followed by the less-common combination of ‘AU’ could make it slightly difficult.
Words like DAUNT highlight interesting strategies. It emphasizes the importance of identifying less common consonants early. Because ‘D’ is a relatively frequently used consonant, you can use it to check your answer quickly. But, the vowel combination ‘AU’ is not as common as ‘EA’ or ‘AI’, and can lead people in wrong direction.
Vowel Frequency: Remember, vowels are key! ‘E’ is the most common, followed by ‘A’, ‘O’, ‘I’, and ‘U’. DAUNT uses ‘A’ and ‘U’, which while not the *most
- frequent, are definitely present in many Wordle solutions.
- occupies the second spot, ‘U’ is further down the line, showing that there can be exceptions to this rule.
Letter Positioning: As a reminder, vowels are often found in the second and third positions. While ‘A’ in *DAUNT* occupies the second spot, ‘U’ is further down the line, showing that there can be exceptions to this rule.
Starting Words: A solid starting word like ‘STARE’ or ‘CRANE’, incorporating common vowels and consonants, could have helped to eliminate some incorrect letters early on. If those didn’t provide much information, focusing on consonants in subsequent guesses becomes crucial. Perhaps something with a ‘D’, ‘N’, or ‘T’ could follow next.
DAUNT proves that even common words can present a challenge. By using a combination of letter frequency knowledge, strategic starting words, and careful deduction, you can improve your Wordle game every day!