Wordle #1194

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, September 25, 2024

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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 very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

noun, verb

Letter Facts

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Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CHARTROASTTHROW

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to light and heat sources that have been used throughout human history.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see this carried during ceremonies, the Olympics, or in medieval castle scenes in movies.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter T.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

In British English, this is also another word for flashlight. Think of something you might carry to light your way in the dark.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with PORCH.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with T and ends with H. It is a flaming stick often associated with angry mobs or cave explorers.

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Answer

TORCH

A torch is a portable source of fire, traditionally a stick with combustible material at one end. The word comes from the Old French 'torche' meaning a twisted thing, referring to the twisted wax or hemp material used for burning. In American English, torch specifically refers to an open flame on a stick, while British English also uses it to mean a flashlight.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has a common consonant cluster with CH at the end. Words ending in CH are fairly common in English, so if you spot this pattern early, try cycling through possible endings like EACH, ATCH, ETCH, ITCH, OTCH, and ORCH to narrow down your options.