NYT Today Wordle No. 1240 Hints and Answer for November 10, 2024

 Hello, everyone! It’s Sunday, November 10, 2024. Today, we’re diving into another exciting Wordle puzzle, and this time, we’re kicking things off with a starting word suggested by Shirley Alex: Yeast. It’s a fantastic choice, and it’s been a while since we used it, so let’s see what we get!

Today Wordle Hints

• Number of Vowels: The word contains two vowels.
• First Letter: The word begins with the letter ‘I.’
• Repeated Letters: There are repeated letters in today’s word.

Example Hint: 

• This word can describe feelings or thoughts that are deeply personal or internal.
• Think of words that contrast with outer or external.
• This word describes something located inside or closer to the center of something.

Try guessing words that fit these clues and let me know how it goes! If you still need answer then let's find it together or you can find the answer at the end of the article.

Starting with "Yeast"

After typing in Yeast, we’re left with an E out of position. Not a bad start! Let’s see where else we can place that “E,” and we still have I, O, and U available, along with some great consonants.

I’m aiming to move that “E” around and test some common consonants. I'm considering words that might start with CR or DR, with an “E” somewhere in the middle or end. My mind lands on Creed—a bold choice, but it could reveal useful info, especially if there are two “E’s.”

Second Guess: Creed

Nope! Not the answer, but it places an “E” right in the fourth position. Plus, we now have an “R” out of position. This guess provided solid clues, so I’m ready for the next one!

Third Guess: Loner

With the “E” locked in place, I’m focusing on where that “R” might fit. I’m thinking it could be in the third or fifth spot, and I’ll try another vowel too. Loner comes to mind since it helps test common consonants. Let’s see where this takes us.

Progress! We have the N, E, and R all in position now! The structure is shaping up. I have a hunch another vowel will appear in the second spot, likely an I or U.

Fourth Guess: Miner

With I, N, E, R possibilities, I try to visualize the word layout. Miner jumps out, and I’m feeling confident it might be the solution. Let’s give it a go.

Not quite, but we now have a surprising plot twist: an I in the first position. That changes everything! We’re down to an I _ N E R structure.

Fifth Guess: Inner

After some thought and ruling out all other letters, it dawns on me that a double N could be the missing piece. Inner fits the bill and matches the pattern perfectly.

Yes! Inner is the answer! Multiple letters can sometimes add an extra layer of challenge, and this one definitely kept me on my toes.

Credit: New York Times Wordle

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Tomorrow is Monday, and I’ll be spicing things up with Extra as our starting word. Thanks for Joining, and I’ll see you all back here for more Wordle fun!