Wordle Answer for April 22, 2023
BROKE was the Wordle answer for April 22, 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
BROKE
What broke means
Having no money or being in a state of financial hardship; unable to afford basic necessities or having depleted one's savings.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *brecan*, meaning "to break or shatter." This comes from Proto-Germanic *brekan*, which is related to Old Norse *braka* and Dutch *breken*. The past tense "broke" developed irregularly in English; the root sense of fracturing or splitting extends back to Indo-European roots meaning "to break" or "burst."
Hints for April 22, 2023
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Synonyms of broke
- poor
- bust
- skint
- stone-broke
- stony-broke
Used in a sentence
My old bicycle has been _____ for months, so I've been taking the bus to work instead.
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