August 28's Wordle may not be a medical marvel, but it does feature a household first-aid item that many of us are certainly familiar with!

August 28 brings the last Wordle for the weekend, and this one may be able to help heal your Wordle streak. We've seen a bit of a steady uptick in difficulty throughout this week, as we've built towards words that had more complicated spellings or obscure letters. Repeated letters, consonants like "V," and comparative adjectives - it's been a doozy of a week! Since certain consonants are less common, it can be difficult to cultivate guesses that can help you nail the answer - good thing we've got a guide here with hints and tips for today's Wordle!

As always, we've prepared a quick and concise guide to help you along August 28's Wordle puzzle. We'll have the final answer revealed at the very bottom, just in case you need it. So, without further ado, here are our hints for the Wordle.

This word is an object that is commonly used for medical purposes. It's a very thin, almost translucent mesh of fabric, usually made of cotton, linen or wire. Doctors would use this to wrap injuries, and dentists would use this to soak up any blood during dental work. Though, it is a very common item. You'll likely find rolls of this in most first-aid kits, and it comes easily available at most convenient stores. You might even have some on hand yourself!

For our final hints, the August 28 Wordle starts with a “G” and ends with an “E“. This word contains a total of three vowels and one particularly uncommon consonant. You'll want to guess words that contain uncommon letters, like the consonants that appear towards the end of the alphabet. If you're looking for the official final answer, keep reading below for the reveal.

The answer to today’s puzzle in Wordle is “GAUZE“.

Today's fun fact is this - the word "gauze" actually refers to the specific kind of weave structure that this fabric is made of! Two threads (the "weft yarns") are crisscrossed in pairs around a single vertical yarn, creating a fabric of threads that weave in and out in a perpendicular pattern. It's this particular weave that gives gauze its stability despite its nearly-translucent quality. Further, the English word "gauze" apparently derives from the place name of Gaza, which is a cultural center for weaving.

That rounds out this weekend of Wordle puzzles! You can check the NY Times website at midnight your local time for the next Wordle puzzle. It'll be the start of a brand new week of challenges next time, so be sure to keep your mind sharp and your guesses coming! If you anticipate needing additional assistance, we'll be here with a new guide of tips and hints to help you solve it!

Natalie (She/Her) is a writer and game design enthusiast hailing from way-too-sunny Los Angeles. She loves to dissect game narrative and analyze mechanics, but she doesn’t even want to think about how many hours she’s spent playing D&D or The Witcher 3. Aside from triple-A adventures, she’s passionate about RPGs of all kinds and meaningful representation in games.