Wordle #87

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, September 14, 2021

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 Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Hard

noun

Letter Facts

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Consonants

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Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

MOLESLEMONGLOBE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to mythology, fantasy, or folklore creatures.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word in fantasy games, Jewish folklore, or stories about animated beings made from inanimate matter.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter G.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

In legend, this creature is typically made of clay or mud and brought to life through magical or mystical means to serve its creator.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with SOLEMN.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with G and ends with M. Think of the famous creature from Prague that was said to protect the Jewish community.

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Answer

GOLEM

A golem is a creature from Jewish folklore, traditionally made from clay or mud and animated through mystical or magical means. The most famous legend involves the Golem of Prague, created by Rabbi Loew to protect the Jewish community. The word has entered modern usage through fantasy games, literature, and films where it typically refers to any magically animated humanoid construct.

Strategy Tip

Words with less common letter combinations like the EM ending can be tricky. If you have confirmed some letters but are stuck, try thinking of words from specialized vocabulary like mythology or gaming terms that might use unusual patterns.