Wordle Answer for July 19, 2023
On July 19, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to TONIC. 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
TONIC
What tonic means
A carbonated soft drink flavored with quinine and sugar, often mixed with alcohol like gin, or a medicinal drink believed to restore health and energy.
Where the word comes from
Tonic comes from the Greek word tonikos, meaning "of tension or stretching," derived from tonos, meaning "tone" or "tension." The term entered English via Latin and French in the 17th century, first describing something that restores strength or vigor. In music, it came to mean the keynote of a scale, the note of principal tension. In medicine and everyday use, tonic refers to a restorative drink or remedy believed to invigorate the body.
Hints for July 19, 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 tonic
- brisk
- invigorating
- fresh
- restorative
- pop
- refreshing
- bracing
- tonal
Used in a sentence
The doctor prescribed quinine _____ water to help with her muscle cramps during the hot summer.
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