Wordle #953

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, January 28, 2024

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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, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Easy

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STERNBREAMREALM

Hints

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Starting Hint

This word relates to fire and warmth.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might see this glowing in a fireplace or campfire after the flames have died down.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter E.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be 'coal' or 'cinder' when referring to what remains after burning.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with DECEMBER.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with E and ends with R, and it describes a small glowing piece of wood or coal in a dying fire.

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Answer

EMBER

An ember is a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire. The word comes from Old English 'æmerge' and has been used for centuries to describe the lingering heat that remains after flames subside. Embers are often associated with warmth, comfort, and the gradual fading of fire.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains a repeated letter, which can be tricky to identify. If you have confirmed several letters but the word still does not make sense, consider whether one of those letters might appear twice in the word.