Wordle #77

Wordle Hints and Answer for Saturday, September 4, 2021

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

MOUNTMETROTWEET

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to symbols, spirituality, or cultural traditions.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word when learning about indigenous cultures, particularly those from the Pacific Northwest.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins and ends with the same letter: T.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A carved wooden pole featuring stacked animal or spiritual figures, often representing family lineage or clan stories.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with SCROTUM.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

This five letter word starts with T, ends with M, and contains a repeated vowel. Think of a symbolic object or spiritual emblem.

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Answer

TOTEM

A totem is a spirit being, sacred object, or symbol that serves as an emblem of a group of people, such as a family, clan, or tribe. The word originates from the Ojibwe language. Totem poles are perhaps the most famous example, carved by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest to tell stories and honor ancestors.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has a repeated letter, which can be tricky to guess. When you have confirmed a letter appears in the word, consider whether it might appear twice. Words with double letters are more common than you might think!