Wordle Answer for October 17, 2022
STEIN was the Wordle answer for October 17, 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
STEIN
What stein means
A large mug, typically made of ceramic, glass, or metal, often with a lid and handle, traditionally used for serving beer.
Where the word comes from
From Middle High German *stein*, meaning "stone" or "drinking vessel," from Old High German *stein*, derived from Proto-Germanic *stainaz*. The word originally referred to a stone cup or mug, then came to denote any large drinking vessel, especially one made of ceramic or metal with a lid. The Germanic root connects to Latin *stagnum* (pool) and shares ancestry with related Germanic words for stone across English and Scandinavian languages.
Hints for October 17, 2022
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Synonyms of stein
- beer mug
- tankard
- borg
- mug
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- elroy
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- sixty
Used in a sentence
I ordered a cold beer in a glass _____ at the crowded Bavarian restaurant last night.
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