Wordle Answer for February 22, 2023
Players who opened Wordle on February 22, 2023 were trying to land on RIPER. 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
RIPER
What riper means
More mature or fully developed, especially in terms of readiness to eat, use, or act upon.
Where the word comes from
From Old English "ripe," meaning mature or ready for harvest. The comparative form "riper" simply adds the -er suffix to show a greater degree of ripeness. "Ripe" itself traces back to Proto-Germanic *ripaz, likely related to the idea of being prepared or suitable, though its deepest origins remain uncertain.
Hints for February 22, 2023
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Synonyms of riper
- fruitier
- sourer
- browner
- blander
- fleshier
- maltier
- kinder
- tangier
Used in a sentence
The bananas on the counter are _____ than the ones I picked yesterday.
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