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Wordle #1056

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, May 10, 2024

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Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a noun with 3 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
3
Consonants
2
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

ADIEUANIMEDREAM

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to communication and how information spreads in society.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word when people discuss news outlets, television, newspapers, or social platforms.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter M.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Complete this common phrase: social blank or mass blank.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with PEDIA, as in encyclopedia.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

This word starts with M and ends with A. It refers to the collective means of mass communication such as broadcasting, publishing, and the internet.

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Answer

MEDIA

This word comes from the Latin plural of medium, meaning middle or intermediate. In modern usage, it typically refers to the main channels of mass communication like television, radio, newspapers, and digital platforms. The term became especially prominent in the 20th century with the rise of broadcast technologies.

Strategy Tip

Today's word is heavy on vowels with three out of five letters being vowels. When you get multiple vowel hits but are struggling with placement, try words that have those vowels in different positions to nail down their exact locations.