Wordle Answer for April 8, 2023
LEDGE was the Wordle answer for April 8, 2023. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
LEDGE
What ledge means
A narrow horizontal surface that projects out from a wall, cliff, or other surface and can support weight or objects resting on it.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *legge*, likely related to Old Norse *leggja*, meaning "to lay" or "to place." The noun sense developed from the idea of something laid or placed, eventually referring to a narrow horizontal surface or shelf projecting from a wall or cliff face. The word may also connect to Old English *lecgan*, "to lay down," sharing Germanic roots with modern English "lay."
Hints for April 8, 2023
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Synonyms of ledge
- shelf
- bar
- rooftop
- folding
- sill
- board
- roof
- plank
Used in a sentence
The mountain climber carefully placed her hand on the narrow _____ before continuing upward.
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