Wordle Answer for December 14, 2022

On December 14, 2022, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to USUAL. 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

USUAL

What usual means

Commonly occurring or expected; typical of what happens most of the time in normal circumstances.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English *usual*, borrowed from Old French *usuel*, which comes from Latin *usualis*, meaning "customary" or "habitual." The Latin root *usus* refers to "use" or "custom," derived from the verb *uti*, meaning "to use." The suffix *-alis* creates an adjective meaning "of or relating to."

Hints for December 14, 2022

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnsequal
Solve in 3 turnsuvula
Solve in 4 turnsuvula
Solve in 5 turnsluaus
Solve in 6 turnsluaus

Synonyms of usual

  • common
  • familiar
  • customary
  • habitual
  • regular
  • accustomed

Used in a sentence

She ordered her _____ coffee and pastry at the bakery before heading to work.

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