Wordle Answer for May 7, 2022

On May 7, 2022, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to MIDST. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.

The answer

MIDST

What midst means

The middle or central part of something, or among a group of people or things.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English *middes*, an adverbial form of *mid* meaning "middle." The suffix *-st* added a superlative or emphatic quality. *Mid* traces back through Old English *midd* to Proto-Germanic *middiz*, related to Latin *medius* and Greek *mesos*, all stemming from the ancient root meaning "middle" or "center."

Hints for May 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 turnsdidst
Solve in 3 turnsmoist
Solve in 4 turnsminds
Solve in 5 turnstimes
Solve in 6 turnssmith

Synonyms of midst

  • thick
  • mid
  • midpoint
  • midway
  • middle
  • halfway
  • half
  • central

Used in a sentence

The children played happily in the _____ of the bustling carnival, surrounded by colorful lights and music.

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