Wordle #1772

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, April 26, 2026

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

Difficulty: Medium

noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

GLOATSLINGSALON

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to surfaces, textures, or appearances.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word when talking about magazines, lip products, or freshly polished floors.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter G.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be shine or sheen. It can also mean to skip over details or explain something away.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with sauce.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with G and ends with S. Think of what you apply to your lips for a shiny finish.

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Answer

GLOSS

This word has multiple meanings: as a noun, it refers to a shiny or lustrous surface finish, or a type of cosmetic for the lips. As a verb, it can mean to add shine to something or to treat a subject superficially, as in to gloss over the details. The word comes from German and Scandinavian origins related to glow and shine.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains a repeated letter, which can trip up many players. When you have confirmed several letters but something still feels off, consider whether one of those letters might appear twice in the word.