Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Wordle #59 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is a real brain-bender — one of the trickier puzzles, and the answer is a very common, everyday word.
2Reveal a clue
The keys pianists tickle, materially speaking.
3How many vowels?
Count on 2 vowels.
4Which vowels?
The vowels to work with: I, O.
5Any repeated letters?
Every letter is different, so spread your guesses wide.
6Reveal the first letter
First letter: I.
7Reveal the last letter
It ends with Y.
The answer
No accidental spoilers here — the answer only shows when you ask for it.
Show the answer
The answer is
IVORY
IVORY — The hard, creamy-white substance of tusks.
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Tuesday, August 17, 2021?
IVORY is the answer to Wordle #59 — tucked behind a spoiler button above so you only see it on purpose.
What letters does Wordle #59 start and end with?
It starts with I and ends with Y.
How many vowels does the Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Wordle have?
2 vowels — I and O.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
It doesn't. Each letter appears exactly once.
When does the next Wordle come out?
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