Wordle Answer for June 28, 2022
The Wordle for June 28, 2022 solved to DROLL. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
DROLL
What droll means
Amusing in a peculiar or wry way that is often quiet and understated rather than loudly funny.
Where the word comes from
From the Dutch "drol," meaning a funny fellow or jester, which may derive from Old French "drole" (amusing). The word entered English in the early 17th century, initially describing a comic character or amusing person, then broadening to mean oddly humorous or whimsically entertaining. The precise deeper origins remain uncertain, though some suggest a connection to Germanic roots for rolling or turning.
Hints for June 28, 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 droll
- humorous
- humourous
- funny
- amusing
- hilarious
- waggish
- entertaining
- fun
Used in a sentence
The comedian's _____ observations about everyday life had the entire audience laughing throughout the show.
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