Wordle Answer for May 17, 2023
On May 17, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to PLANK. 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
PLANK
What plank means
A long, flat piece of wood that is thicker than a board, commonly used in construction, flooring, or as a platform.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English planke, borrowed from Old French planke, which came from Late Latin planca meaning "board" or "slab." The Latin word likely has roots in Old Norse plankr, though the exact original source remains debated among etymologists. The word entered English through Norman French speakers after the invasion of 1066, eventually becoming a standard term for any thick, long piece of timber.
Hints for May 17, 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 plank
- plump
- plop
- plunk
- flump
- board
- plonk
- plunk down
- plump down
Used in a sentence
The old wooden _____ creaked loudly beneath my feet as I crossed the rickety bridge.
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