Wordle Answer for December 30, 2022

The Wordle for December 30, 2022 solved to MOLAR. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

MOLAR

What molar means

A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding and crushing food during chewing.

Where the word comes from

From Latin *molaris*, meaning "of or relating to a mill" or "grinding," derived from *mola*, meaning "mill" or "millstone." The tooth earned this name because its flat, broad surface resembles a millstone used for grinding grain. The word passed into Old French as *molaire* before reaching Middle English and modern English.

Hints for December 30, 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 turnssolar
Solve in 3 turnsmoral
Solve in 4 turnsromal
Solve in 5 turnsromal
Solve in 6 turnsalarm

Synonyms of molar

  • grinder
  • molal
  • dent
  • tooth
  • mole
  • molecular
  • mol
  • appendix

Used in a sentence

The dentist said my back _____ would need a root canal to stop the persistent pain.

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