Wordle Answer for December 12, 2023
THESE was the Wordle answer for December 12, 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
THESE
What these means
Plural form of "this" used to refer to or point out multiple people, things, or ideas that are nearby or being discussed.
Where the word comes from
From Old English þēse, an altered form of þās, the plural demonstrative pronoun. The þ sound (thorn) eventually became "th" in Middle English. The word traces back through Proto-Germanic *þesai to Proto-Indo-European roots related to "that" and "this," marking something close at hand or previously mentioned. Related forms appear across Germanic languages, such as German diese.
Hints for December 12, 2023
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Synonyms of these
- are
- both
- ces
- each
- esc
- etuc
- following
- herein
Used in a sentence
I love all of _____ cookies, but the chocolate ones are my absolute favorite.
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