Merry Christmas Eve! It is Wednesday, 24 December, and while you might be busy prepping vegetables or wrapping the last few gifts, Waffle Game #1433 is here to provide a moment of calm. Today’s puzzle is perfectly themed for the festive season, featuring a bit of “cheer” in the top row and a song in the bottom row.
If you are rushing to get everything done before Santa arrives, here is our daily breakdown to help you solve the grid quickly.
📋 Table of Contents
📊 Today’s Waffle Game Letter Analysis
Today’s grid features some very distinct words. Watch out for the ‘Z’ in the top row and the double letters in the bottom row.
- E: There are 3 of them.
- O, A, I: There are 2 of each.
- T: There are 2 (likely a double letter).
- Unique Consonants: B, Z, S, L, D, R, N, V, Y.
Top Tip: The letter Z is the rarest letter today. It sits in the very top row. Once you place that, the word relating to “festive cheer” should become obvious!
🧩 Spoiler-Free Hints for Waffle Game #1433
Need a clue without the full reveal? Try these definition-based hints to jog your memory.
Horizontal Word Hints:
- Row 1: Any alcoholic beverage (something you might leave out for Santa?).
- Row 3: A clear corridor in a supermarket (where you might find the last bag of sprouts).
- Row 5: A short, simple verse or song.
Vertical Word Hints:
- Col 1: The public image or reputation of a company or person.
- Col 3: The start or initial phase of a condition (or winter).
- Col 5: All of a countable group, without exception.
⚠️ Waffle Game 1433 Solution (Spoilers Below)
Running out of swaps? Here is the complete solution key for today’s puzzle.
| Position | Word |
| Horizontal 1 | BOOZE |
| Horizontal 2 | AISLE |
| Horizontal 3 | DITTY |
| Vertical 1 | BRAND |
| Vertical 2 | ONSET |
| Vertical 3 | EVERY |
🧠 Waffle Game Word Origins & Definitions
Here is the context behind today’s vocabulary, featuring the Waffle team’s special Christmas Eve humour.
- BOOZE(Noun): Any alcoholic beverage.
- Example: “I took my son to see Santa Claus, but he stank of booze; goodness knows what Santa thought of that.”
- AISLE(Noun): A clear corridor in a supermarket.
- Example: “I collapsed in the lentil aisle at the supermarket; thankfully, the paramedics found a pulse.”
- DITTY(Noun): A short, simple verse or song.
- Example: “At the end of the night, Dylan Fuzzberry sang a beautiful ditty about fish.”
- BRAND(Noun): The public image or reputation.
- Example: “Yes, I know it’s on brand, Darren; I’m just not sure if it’s completely legal.”
- ONSET(Noun): The initial phase of a disease or condition.
- Example: “I have been struck down by a sudden onset of laziness, and have to take the appropriate action without delay.”
- EVERY(Determiner): All of a group without exception.
- Example: “Miriam moved the final letter and achieved a 5-star Deluxe Waffle, and every person in the room stood and cheered.”
🔙 Missed Yesterday’s Puzzle?
Did Tuesday’s “Blade” and “Amaze” grid catch you off guard? If you missed the pre-Christmas warm-up, you can view the full hints and answer for Waffle 1432 (23 December) here.
🧇 Play the Waffle Game
Ready to apply these hints? Head over to the official site to play today’s puzzle: Play Waffle Game
Good luck, and see you tomorrow for the big Christmas Day Waffle #1434!