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Wordle #861

Wordle Hints and Answer for Saturday, October 28, 2023

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 Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters.

Difficulty: Easy
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STONEROAMSSNARL

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to occupations or skilled trades.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see this person working on buildings, walls, or chimneys using bricks and mortar.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter M.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This craftsperson works with stone, brick, or concrete. There is also a famous fraternal organization connected to this word.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BASIN.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with M and ends with N. This is both a profession and a common last name.

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Answer

MASON

A mason is a skilled tradesperson who works with stone, brick, concrete, or similar materials to construct buildings and structures. The word comes from Old French 'masson' meaning a stonecutter. The Freemasons, a famous fraternal organization, take their name and symbolism from medieval stonemason guilds.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses very common letters that appear frequently in English. When you have common letters but cannot find the answer, try rearranging them in your mind or think about less obvious meanings like professions or proper names that have become common words.