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Wordle #59

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, August 17, 2021

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun, adjective with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Medium
noun, adjective

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Fairly Common

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Recommended Starting Words

RADIOSTORYOLIVE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to materials that can be valuable or precious.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this word in discussions about piano keys, antique collectibles, or wildlife conservation.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter I.

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Stronger Hint

This material comes from elephant tusks and is now heavily regulated due to poaching concerns.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with PRIORY.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with I and ends with Y. The phrase 'tower' is often paired with this word to describe isolation from reality.

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Answer

IVORY

Ivory is a hard, white material derived from the tusks and teeth of animals, most notably elephants. For centuries it was prized for its beauty and workability, used in everything from piano keys to ornate carvings. Today, the international ivory trade is largely banned to protect endangered elephant populations.

Strategy Tip

Words starting with vowels like I can be tricky because many players focus on consonant heavy openings. If your early guesses reveal a vowel in the first position, consider words with less common starting letters to narrow down your options.