Wordle Answer for November 22, 2023
PIXEL was the Wordle answer for November 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
PIXEL
What pixel means
The smallest unit of a digital image or display screen, typically a single colored dot that combines with others to form pictures and text.
Where the word comes from
Pixel comes from a blend of "picture" and "element," coined in the 1960s by computer scientists. "Picture" traces back through Old French to Latin *pictura* (painting), while "element" derives from Latin *elementum* (basic component). The term emerged as digital imaging technology developed, describing the smallest addressable unit of a digital image.
Hints for November 22, 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 pixel
- pel
- picture element
- point
- dot
- sample
- unit
- cell
- voxel
Used in a sentence
The photograph lost detail when we zoomed in too far and saw individual _____ blocks on the screen.
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