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Wordle #1404

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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 3 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Hard
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
3
Consonants
2
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

ADORENOISEFROZE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to the natural environment and earth science.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this term in discussions about climate change, UV protection, or the atmosphere.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter Z.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is a form of oxygen that creates a protective layer high above the Earth, but can be harmful when found at ground level.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with CLONE.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with O and ends with E. Think about the famous atmospheric layer that protects us from harmful rays.

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Answer

OZONE

Ozone is a molecule made up of three oxygen atoms, giving it the chemical formula O3. It exists in two places: the stratosphere where it forms a protective layer shielding Earth from ultraviolet radiation, and at ground level where it can be a harmful pollutant. The word comes from the Greek word 'ozein' meaning 'to smell,' referencing its distinctive sharp odor.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains the uncommon letter Z. When you are stuck, it can pay off to try words with less common consonants. Also note that this word has a repeated vowel, which is something to keep in mind when your early guesses show multiple vowels.