Wordle Answer for July 16, 2023
Players who opened Wordle on July 16, 2023 were trying to land on TOPAZ. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
TOPAZ
What topaz means
A hard, transparent or translucent gemstone that typically comes in shades of yellow, blue, or brown and is valued for jewelry and decorative purposes.
Where the word comes from
Topaz comes from Greek *topazos*, which likely derives from Topazios, an island in the Red Sea known in ancient times for producing the yellow gemstone. The Greek word passed through Latin *topazius* into Old French *topaze*, then into Middle English, where it has remained largely unchanged since medieval times to describe this hard, transparent precious stone.
Hints for July 16, 2023
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Synonyms of topaz
- tan
- false topaz
- common topaz
Used in a sentence
The jeweler set a brilliant golden _____ in the center of the engagement ring.
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