Wordle Answer for August 18, 2022
TWANG was the Wordle answer for August 18, 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
TWANG
What twang means
A sharp, vibrating sound made by a plucked string, or a nasal quality in someone's voice, especially one characteristic of a particular region or accent.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *twangen*, likely imitative in origin, mimicking the sharp sound of a plucked string or a sudden vibration. The word may be related to Old Norse *þvengr* (thong or strap), suggesting a connection to something that can snap or vibrate, though the imitative element dominates its development. First recorded in the 16th century describing both the sound and later the characteristic nasal quality of speech.
Hints for August 18, 2022
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Synonyms of twang
- nasal twang
- tang
- twank
- twock
- twangle
- twangling
- toing
- twingle-twangle
Used in a sentence
The guitar had a distinctive _____ that made it instantly recognizable on every country song.
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