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Wordle #1098

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, June 21, 2024

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

Difficulty: Easy
noun and verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

TRAINPLAINSTAMP

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to creative expression and making things visually different.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this in an art supply store or a hardware store when redecorating a room.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter P.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Complete this phrase: Bob Ross used this colorful substance to create his happy little trees.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with FAINT.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with P and ends with T. Artists apply this to canvas with brushes.

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Answer

PAINT

This word can function as both a noun referring to a colored liquid substance used for coating surfaces, and as a verb meaning to apply that substance or create art. The word comes from the Old French 'peint,' the past participle of 'peindre' meaning to portray. From house exteriors to Renaissance masterpieces, this versatile word covers both practical and artistic applications.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses very common letters that appear frequently in English. Words with common vowel combinations like A and I are worth exploring early, as they help you quickly confirm or eliminate frequently used letter positions.