Wordle Answer for September 22, 2022
SAINT was the Wordle answer for September 22, 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
SAINT
What saint means
A person officially recognized by a religious institution, especially the Christian church, as having lived a holy life and deserving special honor and veneration.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *saint*, derived from Latin *sanctus*, meaning "holy" or "consecrated." The Latin root likely stems from *sancire*, meaning "to make sacred" or "to consecrate," which may trace back to an Indo-European root related to sanctity and ritual purity. The word entered English through Norman French after the 1066 conquest, eventually replacing the Old English *halig* in formal religious contexts.
Hints for September 22, 2022
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Synonyms of saint
- apotheosis
- paragon
- nonpareil
- angel
- beatify
- enshrine
- nonesuch
- nonsuch
Used in a sentence
My grandmother has always been such a _____, caring for neighbors without expecting anything in return.
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