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Wordle #306

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, April 21, 2022

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 Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 3 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Medium
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
3
Consonants
2
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

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AUDIOPIXELAXION

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word belongs to the world of chemistry and science.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this term in a chemistry class when discussing how elements combine with oxygen.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter X.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Rust is a type of iron _____ that forms when metal is exposed to air and moisture.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with HIDE.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with O and ends with E. Think of what forms when oxygen bonds with another element.

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Answer

OXIDE

An oxide is a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom bonded to another element. Common examples include iron oxide (rust), carbon dioxide, and titanium dioxide. The word comes from the French word for oxygen, reflecting the central role oxygen plays in forming these compounds.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains the letter X, which is one of the least common letters in English. If you are stuck, try a guess that includes X to either confirm or eliminate this possibility. Words with X can be tricky since we often forget to consider them!