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.
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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