Wordle Answer for January 22, 2024
TWEAK was the Wordle answer for January 22, 2024. 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
TWEAK
What tweak means
A small adjustment or modification made to something to improve its performance or appearance.
Where the word comes from
From the Old English *twaccan*, meaning to pull or pluck. The word likely developed from a Germanic root related to tugging or pinching movements. By the 16th century, it referred to adjusting something with small, precise pulls or pinches. The modern sense of making minor adjustments or improvements emerged in the 20th century, especially in technical and informal contexts.
Hints for January 22, 2024
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Synonyms of tweak
- pinch
- pluck
- pull off
- pick off
Used in a sentence
I made a small _____ to the recipe by adding less salt than the original instructions called for.
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