Wordle Answer for May 11, 2022
FARCE was the Wordle answer for May 11, 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
FARCE
What farce means
A comedic play or situation that is absurd, ridiculous, and marked by exaggerated humor and physical comedy rather than serious or meaningful content.
Where the word comes from
Farce comes from Old French farce, originally meaning "stuffing" for meat or poultry. The word derives from Latin farcire, meaning "to stuff." The theatrical sense emerged in medieval France, where comic interludes were "stuffed into" serious plays. By the 16th century, farce referred to any absurd or ridiculous theatrical performance, then broadened to mean a ridiculous situation or pretense in general.
Hints for May 11, 2022
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Synonyms of farce
- travesty
- forcemeat
- farce comedy
Used in a sentence
The movie was supposed to be a serious drama, but it turned into an absurd _____ that nobody could take seriously.
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