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
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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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