Daily Wordle hints: Mar 14, 2026 (Puzzle #1729)
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Puzzle #1729 · 2026-03-14
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Hint 1 – structure
Hint 2 – starter words
Hint 3 – vowels & letters
Hint 4 – edges
Hint 5 – difficulty & traps
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About today's word: ANKLE
Puzzle #1729 · 2026-03-14
Today's answer is most often used as a noun. It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants, and it uses five different letters. Its Scrabble score is 9.
Definition & origin
ANKLE — The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.
Structurally this is a normal‑difficulty answer with no special traps or double letters. Careful play and solid starters should keep most streaks safe.