Wordle Answer for May 20, 2023
On May 20, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to FLASK. 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
FLASK
What flask means
A small, portable bottle or container, typically made of metal or glass, used to carry and drink beverages like alcohol or hot drinks.
Where the word comes from
Flask comes from Middle English *flaske*, borrowed from Old French *flasque*, which likely derived from Medieval Latin *flasca*. The ultimate origin is uncertain, though some scholars suggest it may connect to a Germanic source related to flat or hollow objects. The word entered English during the medieval period and originally referred to a container for carrying liquids, particularly wine or spirits.
Hints for May 20, 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 flask
- flaskful
- beaker
- canister
- glass
- vial
- jar
- bottle
- bulb
Used in a sentence
She carried a small _____ of hot coffee during the cold morning hike.
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