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Puzzle #1714. Take a small clue first, then open only the answers you want.
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Board 1
Meaning or next step
Think of intense heat or a passionate temperament.
Letter pattern
Five letters, beginning with F and ending with Y. Every letter is different.
Reveal answer
fiery
Why the answer fits
FIERY fits the clue and has the exact letter sequence F–I–E–R–Y. Every letter is different. Count each occurrence separately when applying colour feedback.
Board 2
Meaning or next step
A compass direction opposite north.
Letter pattern
Five letters, beginning with S and ending with H. Every letter is different.
Reveal answer
south
Why the answer fits
SOUTH fits the clue and has the exact letter sequence S–O–U–T–H. Every letter is different. Count each occurrence separately when applying colour feedback.
Play at the official Dordle site. The puzzle identity and answer were checked against a retained source observation dated 2026-10-04. The hints and explanations were reviewed separately.
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