Wordle Answer for July 17, 2022
WACKY was the Wordle answer for July 17, 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
WACKY
What wacky means
Silly, eccentric, or crazy in a lighthearted and unpredictable way that makes people laugh or find it amusing.
Where the word comes from
Wacky likely comes from the dialectal British word "whack," meaning to hit or strike, which dates to the 18th century. The adjective "wacky" emerged in the early 20th century American slang, originally describing someone who was struck or hit (hence "crazy" or "wild"), and evolved to mean eccentric or silly. The exact path from "whack" to "wacky" remains somewhat informal, but the connection to hitting and resulting disorder is clear.
Hints for July 17, 2022
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Synonyms of wacky
- balmy
- zany
- silly
- foolish
- fool
- sappy
- goofy
- loony
Used in a sentence
The clown's _____ antics made all the children laugh uncontrollably at the birthday party.
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