Wordle #1389: Need a Hand with Saturday, December 27th's Puzzle? Here Are Your Hints and the Answer!

Well, hello there, fellow word wizards! Erik Kain here, back for another spin on the daily Wordle challenge. It's Saturday, December 27th, 2025, and you know what that means: a fresh 5-letter puzzle, Wordle #1389, waiting to either delight us or, let's be honest, send us spiraling into a minor existential crisis over our linguistic prowess. Today's word felt, shall we say, a little crisp. If you’re finding yourself staring at a sea of gray squares, fear not! I’m here to offer a friendly hand, some thoughtful clues, and, when all else fails, the elusive answer itself.

Wordle, for those who might just be joining the global phenomenon, is wonderfully simple. You get six attempts to guess a five-letter word. Green means you got a letter in the right spot, yellow means it's in the word but elsewhere, and gray... well, gray means it's out. It’s a delightful brain teaser, isn’t it? A perfect little daily mental stretch. But sometimes, just sometimes, the word of the day plays hard to get.

Before we dive headfirst into today's hints, a crucial, non-negotiable warning: SPOILER ALERT! If you're still determined to solve Wordle #1389 on your own, hats off to you! Go forth and conquer. Bookmark this page and come back if you hit a wall. For everyone else who’s ready for a nudge, or perhaps a full-blown answer, read on. You've been warned!

Right, let's get down to business. Today’s word, #1389, isn't overtly tricky, but it might just be one of those words that sits right on the tip of your tongue, refusing to make an appearance. My best advice, as always, is to start with a strong opening word. Something with common vowels and consonants like "CRANE," "ADIEU," or "SLATE" can often give you a fantastic foundation. Did you try one of those? If so, hopefully, you got at least a couple of yellows or greens. If not, maybe next time! No pressure, though, it's just a game, right?

Okay, enough preamble. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty. Here are some carefully curated clues designed to guide you toward today's solution without giving it away too easily. Think of them as breadcrumbs leading you through the Wordle forest:

• Hint 1: It contains only one vowel. Yep, just one! That narrows things down quite a bit, doesn't it?
• Hint 2: The word describes something that often appears on a cold morning. Think winter, think outside.
• Hint 3: It starts with the letter 'F'.
• Hint 4: It rhymes with a common word for losing something (like a battle or a competition).

Still scratching your head? That’s perfectly okay! Sometimes you just need that final push, that little spark of recognition. If you’re truly stumped, or just curious to confirm your brilliant guess, the answer is just below. Don't scroll unless you're absolutely ready, though!

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And the Wordle #1389 answer for Saturday, December 27th, is...

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Did you get it? I hope these hints helped you maintain that precious streak! It’s always a good feeling to crack the code, especially on a Saturday morning. Whether you nailed it in two guesses or needed a little digital nudge, the important thing is you kept your streak going (or started a new one!). Thanks for playing along, and I'll be back tomorrow with fresh hints and the answer for Sunday's puzzle. Until then, happy puzzling!