Wordle #777

Wordle Hints and Answer for Saturday, August 5, 2023

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Today's puzzle is rated Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun with 3 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Hard

noun

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Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

ADOREOCEANNOTED

Hints

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Starting Hint

This word relates to science and technology, particularly in the field of electricity and electronics.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You would encounter this term in chemistry class or when learning about batteries and electrical circuits.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter A.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is the opposite of a cathode. It is the electrode where oxidation occurs and electrons flow away from during discharge.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with ERODE.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with A and ends with E. In a battery, this is the positive terminal during discharge.

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Answer

ANODE

An anode is an electrode through which conventional current flows into a polarized electrical device. The term comes from the Greek words 'ana' meaning up and 'hodos' meaning way or path. In batteries, the anode is typically the negative terminal when charging and positive when discharging, making it a fundamental concept in electrochemistry.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has three vowels, which is higher than average. When you are stuck, try words with multiple vowels to quickly map out the vowel positions. Words like AUDIO, ADIEU, or OCEAN can help reveal vowel placement patterns.