Wordle #1006

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, March 21, 2024

Stuck on today's Wordle? You're in the right place! Below you'll find hints that start vague and get more specific. Try to solve it with as few hints as possible.

Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a noun, verb with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STAREADIEUSHALE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to light and darkness, or how we experience the sun.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might seek this out on a hot summer day, or you might need to pull down a window covering to create it.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter S.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This can refer to a subtle difference in color or meaning, or a dark area where sunlight is blocked by an object.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with MADE.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with S and ends with E. Think of sitting under a tree to escape the bright sun.

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Answer

SHADE

SHADE has multiple meanings in English. It can refer to an area where direct light is blocked, creating a cooler spot protected from the sun. It also describes subtle variations in color, like different shades of blue, or can be used as slang meaning to subtly disrespect someone by throwing shade.

Strategy Tip

Words with common letter combinations like SH at the beginning are frequent in English. If you discover an S in your puzzle, consider trying words that pair it with H, T, or other common consonant partners.