Wordle Answer for June 17, 2023

What ranch means

A large farm, typically in the western United States, that raises livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep on extensive open land.

Where the word comes from

From Spanish *rancho*, originally meaning a small farm or settlement where ranch hands lived and worked. The Spanish word itself likely derives from *ranchear*, meaning to lodge or camp together, possibly connected to the verb *ranchir* (to slice or portion out). American English adopted the term in the 19th century as settlers in the Southwest encountered large-scale cattle operations on Spanish colonial lands.

Hints for June 17, 2023

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Synonyms of ranch

• cattle ranch
• cattle farm
• spread

Used in a sentence

My grandfather spent his entire life managing cattle on a sprawling _____ in Texas.