Wordle Answer for October 16, 2022
On October 16, 2022, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to SPADE. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
SPADE
What spade means
A flat-bladed digging tool with a long handle, used for turning soil, digging holes, or moving loose materials like sand or snow.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *spadu*, related to Old Norse *spathi* and Old High German *spata*. These Germanic words likely stem from Proto-Germanic *spadôn*, though the ultimate origin remains uncertain. The tool's name may derive from a root meaning "to split" or "to dig," but the connection to Latin *spatha* (a broad blade or spatula) is unclear—it could reflect independent development or ancient contact between language families.
Hints for October 16, 2022
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of spade
- shovel
- bucket
- poker
- dustpan
- dig
- scoop
- broom
- spike
Used in a sentence
The gardener dug a hole with her _____ to plant the new rose bush.
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