Wordle Answer for April 10, 2022
BLACK was the Wordle answer for April 10, 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
BLACK
What black means
The darkest color, resulting from the absence or complete absorption of light.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *blæc*, meaning dark or swarthy. The word likely descends from Proto-Germanic *blakaz*, though its ultimate origin remains uncertain. Some scholars suggest a connection to words meaning "to burn" or "char," since burned or charred things appear black, but this link is not firmly established. The word has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as German *blach* and Dutch *blak*.
Hints for April 10, 2022
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Synonyms of black
- mordant
- grim
- bleak
- evil
- wicked
- sinister
- dark
- dim
Used in a sentence
The night sky turned completely _____ as the storm clouds rolled across the valley.
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