Wordle Answer for October 24, 2022
FAULT was the Wordle answer for October 24, 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
FAULT
What fault means
A break or crack in rock layers, or responsibility for something that has gone wrong.
Where the word comes from
From Old French "faute," meaning lack or deficiency, derived from Latin "fallita," the feminine past participle of "fallere," meaning to deceive or fail. The sense evolved from a missing or lacking element to a flaw or defect, and later to responsibility for wrongdoing. The geological meaning (a fracture in rock) emerged in the 19th century, using the older sense of a break or discontinuity.
Hints for October 24, 2022
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Synonyms of fault
- break
- defect
- flaw
- error
- fracture
- demerit
- mistake
- blame
Used in a sentence
The earthquake's massive _____ line ran directly beneath the city, causing widespread damage.
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