Contexto ranks every guess by how close it is in meaning to the secret word. These hints give you real words from today's ranking, from far away to very close.
Hint 1: A word ranked 300
Try FILTHY. It is number 300 on today's list, where the answer is number 1.
Hint 2: A word ranked 100
Try INSIDE. It is number 100 on today's list, where the answer is number 1.
Hint 3: A word ranked 30
Try BATH. It is number 30 on today's list, where the answer is number 1.
Hint 4: A word ranked 10 (very close)
Try UPSTAIRS. It is number 10 on today's list, where the answer is number 1.
Hint 5: A word ranked 3 (very close)
Try CUPBOARD. It is number 3 on today's list, where the answer is number 1.
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CLOSET
The answer to Contexto #1489 is closet.
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The closest words to the answer
The words ranked nearest to today's answer.
- 1. pantry
- 2. cabinet
- 3. cupboard
- 4. wardrobe
- 5. bathroom
- 6. drawer
- 7. basement
- 8. laundry
- 9. kitchen
- 10. upstairs
- 11. bedroom
- 12. shelf
What the answer means
closet: A small room within a house used to store clothing, food, or other household supplies.
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