Wordle Answer for July 31, 2022

What cramp means

A sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle that causes pain and temporarily limits movement.

Where the word comes from

From Old French *crampe*, meaning a bent or curved thing, likely borrowed from Middle Low German *krampe* or Old Norse *krempa*, both meaning to bend or compress. The Germanic roots trace back to Proto-Germanic *krampaz*, related to the notion of something twisted or constricted. The word entered English in the 13th century, initially describing a metal clamp or fastening device, then extended to involuntary muscle contractions.

Hints for July 31, 2022

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Synonyms of cramp

• spasm
• hamper
• halter
• cramp iron

Used in a sentence

The tight muscle _____ in my leg forced me to stop running and stretch it out.