Wordle Answer for September 17, 2022
Players who opened Wordle on September 17, 2022 were trying to land on CHUTE. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
CHUTE
What chute means
A steep channel or tube through which things slide or fall downward, often used to convey mail, laundry, or other items from one level to another.
Where the word comes from
From French *chute*, meaning "a fall" or "falling," derived from the Old French verb *cheoir* (to fall). This comes from Latin *cadere*, which means "to fall" and is the source of many English words related to falling or descent, such as "cascade" and "cadence."
Hints for September 17, 2022
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Synonyms of chute
- parachute
- sloping trough
- slide
Used in a sentence
The firefighters slid down the metal _____ to reach their equipment on the lower floor.
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