Wordle Answer for April 12, 2022
Players who opened Wordle on April 12, 2022 were trying to land on ROYAL. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
ROYAL
What royal means
Relating to or belonging to a king, queen, or other monarch, or possessing the dignity, power, or status associated with royalty.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *royal*, derived from Latin *regalis*, meaning "of a king." The Latin term comes from *rex* (king), which traces back to Proto-Indo-European *reg-, meaning "to rule" or "move in a straight line." This same root gave rise to English words like *reign*, *regal*, and *regulate*.
Hints for April 12, 2022
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of royal
- noble
- regal
- majestic
- purple
- crowned
- royal stag
- imperial
Used in a sentence
The prince wore his _____ robes and jewels to the coronation ceremony last week.
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