Wordle Hints

Wordle #873

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, November 9, 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 Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun, verb with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Medium
noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

AZUREGRAZEFLAKE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to surfaces and coatings, something that makes things look shiny or different.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word in a pottery studio, a bakery, or when looking at windows on a cold morning.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter Z.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

When a baker wants their pastries to look shiny and professional, they apply this coating on top.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BLAZE.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with G and ends with E. Think of the shiny coating on a donut or ceramic pottery.

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Answer

GLAZE

GLAZE refers to a smooth, shiny coating applied to various surfaces. In cooking, it describes the sweet topping brushed on pastries and donuts. In pottery and ceramics, it is the glossy finish that makes pieces waterproof and decorative. The word comes from the Middle English word glas, relating to glass and its smooth, reflective qualities.

Strategy Tip

Words containing Z can be tricky in Wordle since Z is uncommon. If you have eliminated most common consonants and still have gaps, consider trying less frequent letters like Z, X, or Q. Today's puzzle is a good reminder that unusual letters do appear!