Wordle Answer for October 22, 2022
Players who opened Wordle on October 22, 2022 were trying to land on SPIEL. 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
SPIEL
What spiel means
A lengthy or persuasive speech or story, often delivered rapidly and designed to convince, entertain, or sell something.
Where the word comes from
Spiel comes from German "Spiel," meaning "game" or "play," which itself descends from Old High German "spil." The word entered English in the late 19th century, initially used by Yiddish speakers in America who borrowed it from German. Over time, it came to mean a smooth, persuasive speech or pitch, especially one delivered by a salesman or entertainer.
Hints for October 22, 2022
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Synonyms of spiel
- render
- play
- patter
- line of gab
Used in a sentence
The salesman launched into his usual _____ about why this car was the best deal in town.
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