Wordle #1043

Wordle Hints and Answer for Saturday, April 27, 2024

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun, verb with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Medium

noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STEALBLAMEREALM

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to light or the way things shine.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this word to describe sunlight reflecting off water, polished metal, or someone's eyes when they are happy.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter G.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think of synonyms like shimmer, sparkle, or glint. This word describes a soft, bright light.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes withREAM and TEAM.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with G and ends with M. A faint or brief light that shines softly.

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Answer

GLEAM

This word can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a faint or brief light, especially one reflected from something. As a verb, it means to shine brightly, often with reflected light. The word comes from Middle English and has Germanic origins related to glowing and shining.

Strategy Tip

Words with the GL cluster at the beginning often relate to light or vision, such as glow, glint, gloss, and glare. If you suspect a light related word, trying GL as your opening letters can be a smart narrowing strategy.