Wordle Answer for January 18, 2023
Players who opened Wordle on January 18, 2023 were trying to land on CHARD. 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
CHARD
What chard means
A leafy green vegetable with large, colorful stems and veins, related to beets and spinach, often used in cooking for its mild, slightly bitter flavor.
Where the word comes from
Chard comes from Old French *charde*, likely derived from Latin *cardum*, meaning thistle or artichoke. The Latin word itself may have Semitic roots, possibly connected to Arabic *qardum*. The plant's thistle-like appearance probably influenced its naming, as the leafy vegetable shares structural similarities with cardoon and artichoke plants.
Hints for January 18, 2023
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Synonyms of chard
- leaf beet
- beta vulgaris cicla
- chard plant
- spinach beet
- swiss chard
Used in a sentence
The leafy green _____ from the farmer's market made a delicious and nutritious side dish for dinner.
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