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Wordle #116

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, October 13, 2021

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 Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Hard
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
No
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

WORRYDROWNWORLD

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to traditions, customs, or ceremonies often associated with family matters.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word when reading about wedding traditions or historical marriage practices in various cultures.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter D.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is money, property, or goods that a bride brings to her husband when they marry. It is still practiced in some parts of the world today.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with FLOWERY.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with D and ends with Y. It is the opposite of a bride price, where the groom pays the bride's family.

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Answer

DOWRY

A dowry refers to the property, money, or goods that a bride brings to her husband upon marriage. This practice has ancient origins and was common in European, South Asian, and Middle Eastern cultures. While it has been outlawed in some countries due to concerns about exploitation, it remains a tradition in various parts of the world.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains the letter W, which appears less frequently in English words. If you are stuck, consider trying words with less common consonants to help narrow down your options more quickly.