Wordle Answer for August 10, 2022

CLING was the Wordle answer for August 10, 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

CLING

What cling means

To hold tightly or stick firmly to something, either physically or emotionally, often in a reluctant or desperate way.

Where the word comes from

From Old English *clingan*, meaning to adhere or stick fast. The word likely comes from Proto-Germanic *klinganan*, related to Old Norse *klengja* (to bend or press). The root sense involves holding tight or pressing together, and the word has kept this core meaning throughout its history in English.

Hints for August 10, 2022

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnsclint
Solve in 3 turnslying
Solve in 4 turnsalign
Solve in 5 turnscolin
Solve in 6 turnslogic

Synonyms of cling

  • adhere
  • stick
  • cohere
  • hang
  • clingstone

Used in a sentence

The wet fabric began to _____ to her skin as she walked through the heavy rain.

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