Wordle #102

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, September 29, 2021

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 Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 3 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

ADIEUGREATSTAGE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to the world of geology and precious materials.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see this in a jewelry store or a museum display case featuring beautiful stones.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter A.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is a type of quartz known for its distinctive banded patterns in various colors.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with GATE.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with A, ends with E, and contains the letter A twice. Think of marbles and decorative stones.

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Answer

AGATE

This word refers to a type of cryptocrystalline quartz featuring distinctive bands of color. It forms in volcanic rock cavities and has been used for thousands of years in jewelry and decorative objects. The name comes from the Achates River in Sicily, where these stones were first discovered by ancient Greeks.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a repeated vowel, which can be tricky! When you find a vowel in the word, consider whether it might appear more than once. Starting words that test multiple vowels can help you identify these patterns early.