Wordle #1571

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, October 7, 2025

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

LOONYLEMONONLAY

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to materials and textiles that you encounter in everyday life.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this in clothing, stockings, or even guitar strings. It was a revolutionary invention of the 20th century.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter N.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This synthetic polymer was invented by DuPont in the 1930s and became famous during World War II when it was used for parachutes.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with PYLON.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with N and ends with N. Think of the material in pantyhose or lightweight jackets.

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Answer

NYLON

This word refers to a synthetic thermoplastic polymer first produced in 1935 by Wallace Carothers at DuPont. It was the first commercially successful synthetic polymer and revolutionized the textile industry. The name is believed to be a blend of New York and London, though DuPont has denied this origin story.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a repeated letter, which can trip up many players. When you notice you have most letters correct but something seems off, consider whether one of your confirmed letters might appear twice in the word.