Wordle Answer for June 9, 2023
The Wordle for June 9, 2023 solved to BALSA. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
BALSA
What balsa means
A lightweight wood from a tropical tree, prized for making model airplanes, rafts, and other structures where minimal weight is essential.
Where the word comes from
Balsa comes from Spanish balsa, which originally referred to a raft made from logs lashed together. The Spanish word likely derives from a pre-Columbian source in South America, possibly related to languages of the Andes or Amazon region, though the precise origin remains uncertain. The wood itself—extremely light and buoyant—was used by indigenous peoples to build these rafts long before Spanish conquistadors encountered it.
Hints for June 9, 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 balsa
- balsa wood
- ochroma lagopus
- corkwood
- tule
- balsawood
- molompi
- bulletwood
- paddlewood
Used in a sentence
The model airplane's frame was made of lightweight _____ wood that snapped easily under pressure.
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