Wordle Answer for May 13, 2023

On May 13, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to ACRID. 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

ACRID

What acrid means

Having a strong, unpleasant smell or taste that irritates the nose, throat, or mouth, or marked by bitter hostility and anger.

Where the word comes from

From Latin *acris*, meaning sharp or bitter, which comes from the Indo-European root *ak-*, meaning sharp or pointed. The sense evolved from physical sharpness to describe harshly pungent tastes and smells, and eventually bitter or harsh in tone. It entered English through Middle French *acride* in the 17th century.

Hints for May 13, 2023

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnsacred
Solve in 3 turnsaired
Solve in 4 turnsdaric
Solve in 5 turnscardi
Solve in 6 turnscardi

Synonyms of acrid

  • acerbic
  • caustic
  • virulent
  • vitriolic
  • venomous
  • unpleasant
  • acerb
  • pungent

Used in a sentence

The smoke from the burning rubber was so _____ that it made everyone's eyes water.

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