Wordle Answer for September 9, 2022

The Wordle for September 9, 2022 solved to THEME. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

THEME

What theme means

The main subject, idea, or unifying element that runs through a creative work like a book, movie, or piece of music.

Where the word comes from

From Old French *teme*, derived from Latin *thema*, which came from Greek *thema* meaning "something set down or laid out." The Greek root relates to *tithenai*, meaning "to place or put." The word entered English in the 14th century, originally referring to a subject or topic set down for discussion or composition.

Hints for September 9, 2022

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnsthere
Solve in 3 turnsthree
Solve in 4 turnsteeth
Solve in 5 turnsmeets
Solve in 6 turnsmeter

Synonyms of theme

  • base
  • subject
  • radical
  • idea
  • composition
  • motif
  • report
  • stem

Used in a sentence

The restaurant's tropical _____ made us feel like we were dining on a beach in Hawaii.

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