Wordle Answer for August 29, 2022
CHIEF was the Wordle answer for August 29, 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
CHIEF
What chief means
The person with the highest rank or most authority in an organization, group, or department.
Where the word comes from
Chief comes from Old French "chief," meaning "head," which derives from Latin "caput," also meaning "head." The Latin term is the root of many English words related to leadership and prominence, since the head was metaphorically associated with authority and primacy. The word entered Middle English through Norman French after 1066, eventually becoming the modern term for a leader or person of highest rank.
Hints for August 29, 2022
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Synonyms of chief
- head
- principal
- top
- primary
- main
- gaffer
- foreman
- top dog
Used in a sentence
The _____ of the fire department personally led the rescue operation at the burning warehouse.
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