Wordle Answer for March 15, 2024
Players who opened Wordle on March 15, 2024 were trying to land on ERUPT. 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
ERUPT
What erupt means
To suddenly burst forth or break out violently, as when a volcano expels lava, ash, and gases, or when violence, conflict, or strong emotion suddenly appears.
Where the word comes from
From Latin *eruptus*, past participle of *erumpere*, meaning "to break out" or "burst forth." The prefix *e-* means "out," and *rumpere* means "to break" or "tear." The word entered English in the 16th century, first describing volcanoes and skin conditions, later generalizing to any sudden violent outbreak.
Hints for March 15, 2024
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Synonyms of erupt
- break
- flare
- burst
- ignite
- belch
- flare up
- come out
- catch fire
Used in a sentence
The volcano began to _____ just as the scientists reached the observation post on the mountain.
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