Wordle Answer for February 26, 2023
Players who opened Wordle on February 26, 2023 were trying to land on SYRUP. 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
SYRUP
What syrup means
A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored with fruit or spices, and commonly used as a topping for pancakes or ice cream.
Where the word comes from
Syrup comes from Old French sirop, which was borrowed from Arabic sharab, meaning "drink" or "beverage." The Arabic word itself derives from the root shariba, "to drink." The substance entered European trade and vocabulary through medieval contact with the Arab world, particularly as sweetened medicinal drinks became popular in apothecaries and early pharmacies.
Hints for February 26, 2023
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Synonyms of syrup
- sirup
- grenadine
- malt
- sesame
- bottle
- maple
- ipecac
- soap
Used in a sentence
The pancakes were drowning in maple _____ that my grandmother poured generously over the stack.
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