Wordle Answer for December 5, 2023
YOUNG was the Wordle answer for December 5, 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
YOUNG
What young means
In the early or initial stage of life, growth, or development; having existed or been in existence for only a short time.
Where the word comes from
Young descends from Old English *geong*, which comes from Proto-Germanic *jungaz*. This root is related to Old Norse *ungr* and ultimately traces back to Proto-Indo-European *h₂yuh₁-*, meaning "vital force" or "to live." The word's core sense of "in an early stage of life" developed from this association with living energy and vigor.
Hints for December 5, 2023
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Synonyms of young
- tender
- vulnerable
- little
- teen
- immature
- childlike
- small
- adolescent
Used in a sentence
The _____ children played enthusiastically in the park all afternoon yesterday.
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