Wordle Answer for September 14, 2023
Players who opened Wordle on September 14, 2023 were trying to land on RAYON. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
RAYON
What rayon means
A smooth, shiny fabric made from cellulose that is chemically treated and spun into threads, often used as an affordable synthetic alternative to silk.
Where the word comes from
Rayon comes from French, where it was coined in 1924 from the word "rayon," meaning "ray" or "beam of light." The French term itself derives from Latin "radius," also meaning ray or spoke of a wheel. French scientists chose this name because the fiber's lustrous sheen resembles light rays, reflecting the fabric's silky, luminous appearance.
Hints for September 14, 2023
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Synonyms of rayon
- nylon stocking
- nylons
- rayon stocking
- silk stocking
- beam
- alley
- range
- sunbeam
Used in a sentence
The vintage dress was made from a shiny _____ fabric that caught the light beautifully.
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