Happy Friday! You have made it to the end of the week, and Waffle Game #1428 is here to kick off your weekend. Today’s puzzle for 19 December features a high vowel count and some words that fit together almost too perfectly, creating a dense grid of intersections.
If you are struggling to clear the board within 15 moves, here is our daily breakdown to help you secure that win.
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📊 Today’s Letter Analysis
Today’s grid is dominated by vowels, specifically O and E. You will find them everywhere, so prioritising the unique consonants will help anchor your solution.
- O: There are 5 of them! (They appear in almost every word).
- E: There are 4.
- T: There are 3.
- C, L, U, H, N, R, D, Y: There are 2 of each.
- Unique Consonants: F, B.
Top Tip: The letter O appears in five different spots today. It serves as a connector for nearly every intersection, so do not be surprised if you have to move multiple Os around the board.
🧩 Spoiler-Free Hints for Waffle #1428
Need a clue without the full reveal? Try these definition-based hints to jog your memory.
Horizontal Word Hints:
- Row 1: A visible mass of water droplets in the sky.
- Row 3: Situated on the outside; external.
- Row 5: A sweet, sticky food made by bees.
Vertical Word Hints:
- Col 1: Woven fabric used for clothes or cleaning.
- Col 3: Frequently; happening many times.
- Col 5: A sports match between local rival teams (or a type of hat/race).
⚠️ Waffle 1428 Solution (Spoilers Below)
Running out of swaps? Here is the complete solution key for today’s puzzle.
| Position | Word |
| Horizontal 1 | CLOUD |
| Horizontal 2 | OUTER |
| Horizontal 3 | HONEY |
| Vertical 1 | CLOTH |
| Vertical 2 | OFTEN |
| Vertical 3 | DERBY |
🧠 Word Origins & Definitions
Here is the context behind today’s vocabulary, featuring the Waffle team’s signature humour.
- CLOUD(Noun): A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air.
- Example: “We received eight letters on Wednesday to report a cloud in the sky for breaching obscenity laws.”
- OUTER(Adjective): Outside; external.
- Example: “You are about to experience the awe and mystery which reaches from the inner mind to the outer limits.”
- HONEY(Noun): A viscous, sweet fluid produced by bees.
- Example: “Three waffles drizzled with honey, two figs, and a plate of spaghetti, as usual.”
- CLOTH(Noun): A woven fabric.
- Example: “No need for a napkin Janet; I’ll just tuck the table cloth into my collar.”
- OFTEN(Adverb): Frequently; many times.
- Example: “My wife often compares me to Chris Evans; she says ‘You look nothing like Chris Evans’.”
- DERBY(Noun): A sports match between local rival teams.
- Example: “After a big derby win, the fans are happy and the Guildford Goats are even happier.”
🔙 Missed Yesterday’s Puzzle?
Did the repetitive “F”s give you trouble on Thursday? If you missed yesterday’s game or want to verify your solution, you can view the full hints and answer for Waffle 1427 (18 December) here.
🧇 Play the 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 Waffle #1429!