Wordle Answer for June 24, 2022
The Wordle for June 24, 2022 solved to SMITE. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
SMITE
What smite means
To strike with a weapon or hit forcefully and suddenly, often with the intention to punish or destroy.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *smitan*, meaning "to strike" or "to smear." The word comes from Proto-Germanic *smitanan*, related to Old Norse *smita* and Old High German *smizzan*. The sense shifted over time from a general striking action to a more forceful blow, especially in religious or poetic contexts, as in "smite thine enemies."
Hints for June 24, 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 smite
- afflict
- clobber
- hit
- flog
- scourge
- punish
- enamor
- strike
Used in a sentence
The angry god decided to _____ the corrupt kingdom with lightning and fire.
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