Wordle #1003

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, March 18, 2024

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun, also verb (past tense of spell in British English) with 1 vowel and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Medium

noun, also verb (past tense of spell in British English)

Letter Facts

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Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STEALPELTSSTONE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to things you might find in a kitchen or pantry.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word at a bakery, health food store, or when reading about ancient grains.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter S.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is a type of grain similar to wheat that was commonly used in ancient times and is popular in health food recipes today.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with FELT.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with S and ends with T. This grain is sometimes called dinkel wheat or hulled wheat.

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Answer

SPELT

Spelt is an ancient grain that was a staple food in Europe from the Bronze Age to medieval times. It is a species of wheat with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and is prized for being easier to digest than modern wheat. The word can also be the past tense of spell in British English.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has a consonant cluster at the beginning, which is fairly common in English. When you identify that a word might start with two consonants, try common pairings like SP, ST, or TR to narrow down your options quickly.