Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Wordle #480 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is on the tougher side — take your time, and the answer is a very common, everyday word.
2Reveal a clue
A term from Greek architecture — think scrolled columns.
3How many vowels?
There are 3 vowels in the word — and one of them shows up twice.
4Which vowels?
Vowel-wise, it uses I and O.
5Any repeated letters?
Yes, a letter appears twice — worth keeping in mind before you burn a guess.
6Reveal the first letter
It starts with I.
7Reveal the last letter
The final letter is C.
The answer
No accidental spoilers here — the answer only shows when you ask for it.
Show the answer
The answer is
IONIC
IONIC — Relating to a scroll-capital column style, or to charged atoms.
Common questions
Heads up: the first answer is a spoiler. Everything stays folded until you tap it.
What is the Wordle answer for Wednesday, October 12, 2022?
The answer to Wordle #480 is IONIC. On the page it stays behind a click, so nobody sees it by accident.
What letters does Wordle #480 start and end with?
The word runs from I at the front to C at the back.
How many vowels does the Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Wordle have?
You'll find 3 vowels in it (I, O).
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
Yes — one letter appears more than once, which trips up a lot of players.
When does the next Wordle come out?
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