Wordle · Archive · #949 · Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Wordle #949 Answer — Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Hints, difficulty, the word, and what it means.
Hints & Answer
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Hint 1Category
It's a noun. That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion. -
Hint 2Vowels & repeats
Today's word has 2 vowels, and all five letters are different. -
Hint 3First letter
It starts with R. -
Hint 4Getting closer
Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
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Wordle answer #949
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noun /ˈɹɛlɪk/
The Word, Explained
That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
Close cousins: halidom, lave, remainder, remnant
A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.
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