Wordle Answer for March 11, 2024
Players who opened Wordle on March 11, 2024 were trying to land on PESKY. 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
PESKY
What pesky means
Annoying or troublesome in a minor but persistent way, causing small problems or irritations that are hard to ignore or get rid of.
Where the word comes from
Pesky likely comes from the verb "pisk" or related forms in Middle English and Early Modern English, meaning to bother or annoy. The exact origin remains murky, though some suggest a connection to Scandinavian roots or onomatopoeia. The "-y" suffix was added to form the adjective we know today, meaning annoying or troublesome.
Hints for March 11, 2024
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Synonyms of pesky
- vexatious
- vexing
- galling
- teasing
- nettlesome
- pestiferous
- bothersome
- disagreeable
Used in a sentence
The _____ mosquitoes kept buzzing around my head all evening despite the insect repellent.
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