Wordle Answer for May 14, 2023
Players who opened Wordle on May 14, 2023 were trying to land on SCARF. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
SCARF
What scarf means
A long strip of fabric worn around the neck, shoulders, or head for warmth or as an accessory, or to eat or drink something quickly and greedily.
Where the word comes from
From Old Norse *skarfr*, meaning a cormorant or seabird, the word shifted meaning in Middle English to refer to a joint or seam in woodworking or masonry. By the 1600s it came to mean a piece of fabric worn around the neck or shoulders, possibly influenced by earlier senses of joining or connecting pieces together. The garment sense may also reflect influence from Italian *sciarpa* or Old French *escharpe*.
Hints for May 14, 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 scarf
- cravat
- sash
- ascot
- shawl
- headscarf
- fichu
- handkerchief
- hijab
Used in a sentence
She wrapped the soft woolen _____ around her neck before stepping out into the cold winter morning.
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