Wordle Answer for July 21, 2022
The Wordle for July 21, 2022 solved to APHID. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
APHID
What aphid means
A tiny soft-bodied insect that feeds on plant sap by piercing leaves and stems, often found in large groups and considered a common garden pest.
Where the word comes from
From Greek *aphís*, a word of uncertain origin that ancient Greek speakers used for a small insect pest. The term entered English in the early 1800s as naturalists adopted it to describe the tiny plant-sucking bugs. The Greek root itself may derive from an old word meaning "to appear" or "to show," though this connection remains speculative.
Hints for July 21, 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 aphid
- aphidoid
- aphidian
- pea aphid
- aphidiine
- aphidine
- aphidiid
- aphid midge
- aphodiid
Used in a sentence
The gardener sprayed her roses with insecticide to eliminate the tiny _____ infestation.
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