Wordle Answer for September 24, 2022
Players who opened Wordle on September 24, 2022 were trying to land on GRATE. 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
GRATE
What grate means
A framework of metal bars or wires set in a fixed position, often used to hold burning fuel in a fireplace or to cover an opening.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *grate*, derived from Latin *grata*, the feminine form of *gratus* meaning "pleasing" or "acceptable." The sense of a grating or framework comes from a different path: the noun developed from Old French *grate* (a grating or lattice), likely from Latin *cratis* (a wickerwork or hurdle). Both senses merged in Middle English, with the verb "to grate" originally meaning to scrape or irritate, echoing the Latin root's sense of something rough or abrading.
Hints for September 24, 2022
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Synonyms of grate
- fret
- grating
- grind
- scrape
- rankle
- eat into
Used in a sentence
The cheese grater made quick work of the hard cheddar for the pasta dish.
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