Wordle Hints

Wordle #1038

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, April 22, 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 with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

SLATERAISELEARN

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to technology or science and involves concentrated energy.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this in a presentation pointer, a barcode scanner at the grocery store, or even at a Pink Floyd concert.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter L.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A focused beam of light that can cut through metal or perform delicate eye surgery.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with RAZOR.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with L and ends with R. This device amplifies light to produce a coherent, focused beam.

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Answer

LASER

This word is actually an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Invented in 1960, this technology has revolutionized fields from medicine to manufacturing to entertainment. Today these devices are found everywhere from cat toys to surgical equipment to security systems.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains two vowels placed in the middle of the word, which is a very common pattern in English. When you identify vowels early, pay attention to where they fall in the word structure to help narrow down your guesses.