Wordle Answer for October 4, 2022
Players who opened Wordle on October 4, 2022 were trying to land on BOUGH. 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
BOUGH
What bough means
A large branch of a tree, especially one that extends from the main trunk.
Where the word comes from
From Old English "bōh," the word bough meant an arm or shoulder, then came to denote a branch of a tree. The Old English term traces back to Proto-Germanic "baugaz," which meant to bend or bow, capturing the idea of something curved and extending outward—much like a tree's limbs.
Hints for October 4, 2022
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Synonyms of bough
- limbed
- sharp-limbed
- tree-branch
- branch
- tree trunk
- branchwork
- limb
- branchling
Used in a sentence
The old oak's thick _____ provided enough shade for our entire picnic blanket on that hot summer day.
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