The word on the left is a clue. It rhymes with the synonym of the missing word but not the word itself.hired| I am feeling __________ today.

The clue provided is the word "hired." To solve this riddle, we need to find a word that rhymes with a synonym of the word that fits in the blank.

1. Identify a synonym of "feeling": A common synonym for "feeling" is "mood."
2. Find rhymes for "mood": The word "mood" rhymes with words like "dude," "food," and "brood."
3. Considering the sentence context: The sentence is "I am feeling __________ today." We need to find a word that conveys a certain feeling or mood.
4. Matching the context and rhyme: Among the possible rhymes, "good" fits both the context of the sentence and the requirement for a positive feeling.

Thus, the missing word that rhymes with "mood" (the synonym) is "good."

Final Answer

I am feeling good today.