Wordle Answer for April 7, 2022

FORAY was the Wordle answer for April 7, 2022. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.

The answer

FORAY

What foray means

A sudden attack or raid into enemy territory, or a brief attempt to try something new outside one's usual area.

Where the word comes from

From Old French "forée," meaning a sudden raid or excursion, derived from "forer," to go out or forth. The Old French root likely comes from Latin "foris," meaning outside or outdoors. The word entered English in the 14th century and initially described a military incursion into enemy territory before broadening to mean any bold venture or initial attempt into a new area.

Hints for April 7, 2022

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnsforty
Solve in 3 turnsforza
Solve in 4 turnsroyal
Solve in 5 turnsfavor
Solve in 6 turnsmayor

Synonyms of foray

  • plunder
  • reave
  • loot
  • strip
  • ransack
  • pillage
  • despoil
  • rifle

Used in a sentence

The chef decided to make a brief _____ into Italian cooking after visiting Rome last summer.

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