Wordle Answer for August 12, 2023
On August 12, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to QUICK. 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
QUICK
What quick means
Happening or done in a short amount of time, or moving with high speed.
Where the word comes from
From Old English cwicu meaning "alive" or "living," related to Old Norse kvikr. The sense shifted from "living" to "lively" and then to "fast-moving" by the 12th century. The root likely connects to Proto-Germanic *kwikwaz, possibly linked to the idea of vital movement or animation, though the deepest origins remain uncertain.
Hints for August 12, 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 quick
- prompt
- warm
- intelligent
- promptly
- nimble
- active
- fast
- immediate
Used in a sentence
She made a _____ decision to accept the job offer before another candidate could apply.
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