Wordle Hints

Wordle #1139

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, August 1, 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, verb with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Easy
noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
No
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CLASHCLOAKCHAMP

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word is connected to education and learning environments.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this in a classroom, or use it to write on a blackboard.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter C.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This soft, white mineral is also used by rock climbers on their hands and by gymnasts for grip.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with WALK.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with C and ends with K. Teachers used to write on blackboards with this dusty white stick.

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Answer

CHALK

This word refers to a soft, white sedite rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate, often formed from the shells of ancient marine organisms. It has been used for centuries as a writing tool in classrooms and is still commonly associated with traditional education. The material is also popular in sports like rock climbing, gymnastics, and weightlifting to improve grip.

Strategy Tip

Today's word features the CH consonant blend at the beginning, which is quite common in English. When you have confirmed a C in your puzzle, consider trying words with common pairings like CH, CL, or CR to make faster progress.