Wordle Answer for March 15, 2023
On March 15, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to SWEEP. 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
SWEEP
What sweep means
To clean a surface by pushing a broom across it to gather dust and debris, or to move quickly across a wide area in a broad continuous motion.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *swāpan*, meaning to sweep or brush away. The word likely comes from Proto-Germanic *swaipanan*, which may be related to the idea of moving something swiftly across a surface. The root suggests rapid, sweeping motions and is found in similar forms across Germanic languages, though its ultimate origin before Proto-Germanic remains uncertain.
Hints for March 15, 2023
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of sweep
- brush
- drag
- span
- cross
- slam
- tangle
- expanse
- swing
Used in a sentence
The janitor will _____ the gymnasium floor after the basketball game ends tonight.
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