Wordle Answer for August 31, 2022
On August 31, 2022, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to PRIZE. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
PRIZE
What prize means
Something of great value or worth that is highly desired or sought after, or to value something greatly.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *prise*, meaning to capture or take by force, derived from Old French *prise* (a taking or seizure). The noun sense of "a valuable reward" developed from the idea of something seized or taken. The verb "to prize open" comes from a different root, Old French *priser*, meaning to appraise or value, later influenced by the noun *prise*.
Hints for August 31, 2022
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of prize
- esteem
- fine
- prime
- value
- quality
- appreciate
- respect
- choice
Used in a sentence
She finally won first _____ in the photography competition after entering for three years.
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