Wordle Answer for May 28, 2023
On May 28, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to SKIMP. 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
SKIMP
What skimp means
To provide or use something in an amount that is less than needed or expected, often in order to save money or effort.
Where the word comes from
Skimp likely derives from Scandinavian roots, possibly Old Norse *skemta* meaning "to joke" or "shorten," though the exact path is uncertain. The word emerged in English around the 1600s with the sense of being sparing or stingy, especially with materials or effort. It may be related to similar Germanic words suggesting reduction or scarcity, though scholars debate its precise ancestry.
Hints for May 28, 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 skimp
- scant
- scrimp
- stint
Used in a sentence
I tried to _____ on the paint job, but my boss noticed the bare spots immediately.
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