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

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnsspace
Solve in 3 turnsepics
Solve in 4 turnspiece
Solve in 5 turnssepic
Solve in 6 turnssepic

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.

Working on today’s puzzle instead?

Solve today's Wordle in any number of turns