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April 24, 2026 · Puzzle #1314
Today’s Contexto Hints
Three clues to point you in the right direction — no spoilers, no full answer. Use these to get unstuck and solve it yourself.
These hints reveal no letters and no answer. If you want the full solution, visit the Today’s Answer page.
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Word Type & Length
Today’s answer is a noun with 5 letters. It is a pale material — something historically prized and used to craft decorative objects.
2
Category & Theme
Think about rare decorative materials and historical artifacts. This material is famous for its pale colour and was once commonly carved into ornamental and luxury objects.
3
Semantic Neighbours
Words that rank very close to today’s answer:
lace · iridescent · bead · lilac · carve · peacock · velvet · white · pink · antique
If any of these gave you a green or low-yellow rank during your game, you are already in exactly the right neighbourhood. The second closest word in today’s puzzle was LACE.
lace · iridescent · bead · lilac · carve · peacock · velvet · white · pink · antique
If any of these gave you a green or low-yellow rank during your game, you are already in exactly the right neighbourhood. The second closest word in today’s puzzle was LACE.
Still stuck after the hints? No shame — some days the material cluster is tricky to narrow down. Reveal the full answer below or go back and try a few more guesses first.