Wordle Answer for January 24, 2024
Players who opened Wordle on January 24, 2024 were trying to land on RELIC. 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
RELIC
What relic means
An object that survives from an earlier time and is valued for its historical significance or connection to the past.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *relique*, derived from Latin *reliquiae*, meaning "remains" or "remnants." The Latin term comes from *relinquere*, "to leave behind" or "abandon," composed of the prefix *re-* (back) and *linquere* (to leave). The word entered English through religious contexts, referring to physical remains of saints or holy persons preserved as sacred objects.
Hints for January 24, 2024
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Synonyms of relic
- keepsake
- souvenir
- token
Used in a sentence
The museum's most prized exhibit is a _____ from an ancient civilization buried beneath the desert.
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