Wordle Answer for April 16, 2022
Players who opened Wordle on April 16, 2022 were trying to land on CHEEK. 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
CHEEK
What cheek means
Either of the two soft areas of the face below the eyes and beside the nose, or disrespectful boldness or rudeness shown toward someone.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *ceace*, cheek traces back through Germanic roots to Proto-Germanic *kaukaz*. The word is related to Old Norse *kjakki* and Old High German *kihhila*. The exact earlier origin remains uncertain, though some scholars suggest a connection to Proto-Indo-European roots meaning "to chew" or "jaw," though this link is not definitively established.
Hints for April 16, 2022
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Synonyms of cheek
- brass
- face
- impertinence
- impudence
- nerve
- effrontery
- boldness
- buccal
Used in a sentence
She had the _____ to criticize my cooking right after I served her dinner.
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