Wordle Answer for March 9, 2024

The Wordle for March 9, 2024 solved to CHEER. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

CHEER

What cheer means

To shout approval, encouragement, or celebration, or to make someone feel happier and more confident.

Where the word comes from

From Old French *chiere* (face, expression), derived from Latin *cara* (face, dear one). The sense shifted from a person's facial expression or mood to the outward show of good spirits, then to an expression of encouragement or approval. Related to the word *care*, which comes from the same Latin root meaning something precious or worthy of attention.

Hints for March 9, 2024

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnssheer
Solve in 3 turnschere
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Solve in 5 turnsreech
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Synonyms of cheer

  • urge
  • exhort
  • barrack
  • inspire
  • jolly along
  • cheerfulness
  • urge on
  • embolden

Used in a sentence

The crowd began to _____ loudly when their team scored the winning goal in the final seconds.

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