Wordle Answer for August 22, 2023
SPICE was the Wordle answer for August 22, 2023. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
SPICE
What spice means
A pungent or aromatic substance derived from plants, used to flavor or season food, or something that adds interest or excitement to something dull.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *espice*, derived from Latin *species*, originally meaning "appearance" or "kind." The word shifted to mean a type of merchandise or commodity, then narrowed to aromatic substances used in cooking and medicine, which were rare and valuable trade goods in medieval Europe.
Hints for August 22, 2023
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Synonyms of spice
- zest
- spiciness
- spicery
- spice up
Used in a sentence
The chef added exotic _____ to the curry, transforming it from bland into something truly memorable.
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