Wordle Answer for August 21, 2022
WASTE was the Wordle answer for August 21, 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
WASTE
What waste means
The unwanted or useless material left over from a process, or to use something carelessly or without getting full benefit from it.
Where the word comes from
From Old Norse *vasts* (empty, desolate) and Old French *wast* (desolate), both tracing back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to turn or twist," reflecting the idea of something laid bare or spoiled. The sense evolved from "desolate land" to "squander" and "useless matter," eventually covering both the verb (to use carelessly) and noun (discarded material) in Middle English.
Hints for August 21, 2022
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Synonyms of waste
- desolate
- wild
- languish
- barren
- ravage
- desert
- squander
- discarded
Used in a sentence
We recycled the cardboard instead of letting it go to _____ in the landfill.
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