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Wordle #989

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, March 4, 2024

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Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a noun, verb with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Easy
noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

DREAMMAPLEDEALT

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to heat and energy, something you might find in nature or create intentionally.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You would see this dancing on a candle, in a fireplace, or at a campsite. It gives off light and warmth.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter F.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This is what you see flickering when you light a match. It is often described as dancing or licking.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BLAME.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with F and ends with E. Think of the visible, glowing part of a fire that produces both light and heat.

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Answer

FLAME

A flame is the visible, gaseous part of a fire that emits light and heat. The word comes from the Latin 'flamma' and has been used in English since the 14th century. Beyond its literal meaning, it is often used metaphorically to describe passion, anger, or intense emotion.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses common letters that appear frequently in English words. Starting with words that contain vowels like A and E alongside common consonants like L and M can help you quickly narrow down possibilities.