Wordle Answer for September 5, 2023

What birch means

A tall tree with thin, peeling white or pale bark and small leaves, common in cool climates and often used for firewood, paper, and furniture.

Where the word comes from

From Old English *birce*, related to Old Norse *bjork* and Proto-Germanic *berkōn*. These Germanic forms trace back to an Indo-European root meaning "bright" or "shining," likely referring to the tree's pale, white bark. The word traveled into Middle English and remained relatively unchanged into modern English.

Hints for September 5, 2023

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Synonyms of birch

• woody
• birch rod
• birchen
• birken
• birch tree

Used in a sentence

The white _____ trees lining the forest path shed their papery bark in long, delicate strips.