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Wordle · Archive · #59 · Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Wordle #59 Answer — Tuesday, August 17, 2021

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Categorynoun
Vowels2
Starts withI
Difficulty5/10

Hints & Answer

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  1. Hint 1Category
    It's a noun. The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.
  2. Hint 2Vowels & repeats
    Today's word has 2 vowels, and all five letters are different.
  3. Hint 3First letter
    It starts with I.
  4. Hint 4Getting closer
    A creamy white color, the color of ___.

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Wordle answer #59

IVORY

noun /ˈaɪvəɹi/

The Word, Explained

IVORY /ˈaɪvəɹi/ noun

The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.

A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.

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FAQ

What was the Wordle answer for #59?
Wordle #59 (Tuesday, August 17, 2021) is IVORY — a noun starting with I.
How hard was this Wordle?
We rated it 5/10 (Medium). A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.