Wordle #1283

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, December 23, 2024

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 3 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

AUDIOUSUALNASAL

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to relaxation, wellness, or self care activities.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this at a spa, gym, or health club. It involves heat and is popular in Nordic countries.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter S.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A small wooden room where you sit and sweat in dry heat, often pouring water on hot stones.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with FAUNA (as in flora and fauna).

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with S and ends with A. This Finnish invention typically heats up to around 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Answer

SAUNA

This word comes directly from Finnish and refers to a traditional steam bath that has been part of Finnish culture for thousands of years. The practice involves sitting in a heated room, typically between 150 and 195 degrees Fahrenheit, and is believed to have numerous health benefits including improved circulation and relaxation. In Finland, there are more of these than cars!

Strategy Tip

Today's word has a repeated letter, which appears twice. When you see multiple vowels confirmed but struggle to place them, consider that one vowel might appear more than once. The letter A is particularly common in repeated positions.