Wordle Answer for May 18, 2022

What scour means

To scrub or clean something hard with an abrasive material or substance to remove dirt, stains, or rust.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English "scouren," likely borrowed from Old Norse "skúra," meaning to scrub or clean by rubbing hard. The Norse word may be connected to Proto-Germanic roots relating to scraping or scouring action. The sense of moving rapidly over an area (as in "scour the countryside") developed later, possibly from the vigorous movement involved in scrubbing.

Hints for May 18, 2022

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Synonyms of scour

• flush
• abrade
• scrub

Used in a sentence

The kitchen staff had to _____ the burnt pan with steel wool for twenty minutes.