Wordle Hints

Wordle #1298

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

TALESSTEALSLATE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to geography or reference materials you might find in a library.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might have used one of these in school when studying countries, continents, or mountain ranges.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter A.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is a bound collection of maps, or the name of a Titan from Greek mythology who holds up the sky.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BAFFLES without the B and F sounds... actually, think of words ending in a similar AS sound.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with A and ends with S, and contains a repeated letter. Picture a book full of world maps.

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Answer

ATLAS

An atlas is a collection of maps bound together in book form. The word comes from the Greek Titan Atlas, who was condemned by Zeus to hold up the celestial heavens for eternity. The first modern atlas was created by Gerardus Mercator in the 16th century, and he named it after the mythological figure.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains a repeated letter, which can trip up even experienced players. When you are stuck, consider that the answer might use the same letter twice, even in an unexpected position.