Wordle Answer for October 19, 2022
Players who opened Wordle on October 19, 2022 were trying to land on QUIRK. 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
QUIRK
What quirk means
An unusual or distinctive characteristic, habit, or feature that sets someone or something apart in an interesting or unexpected way.
Where the word comes from
From the Middle English *quirk*, possibly derived from Old Norse *kverk*, meaning a twist or turn. The word may relate to Proto-Germanic roots suggesting a sudden movement or deviation. By the 16th century, it had come to mean an odd mannerism or peculiarity, and the sense of a sharp turn or flourish in handwriting also emerged around this time.
Hints for October 19, 2022
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Synonyms of quirk
- oddity
- crotchet
- quirkiness
- queerness
Used in a sentence
Her amusing _____ of always wearing mismatched socks made her instantly recognizable to everyone at the office.
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