Wordle Answer for March 27, 2024
The Wordle for March 27, 2024 solved to STUNG. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
STUNG
What stung means
Past tense of sting; injured or hurt by a sharp pointed object or substance, or emotionally hurt by harsh words or criticism.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *stingan*, meaning "to pierce or stab," related to Old Norse *stinga* and German *Stich*. The word originally described any sharp piercing action, then came to mean specifically the act of an insect's needle-like weapon injecting venom. The past tense *stung* developed regularly from this verb.
Hints for March 27, 2024
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of stung
- nettled
- irritated
- displeased
- peeved
- bit
- annoyed
- roiled
- pissed
Used in a sentence
The bee _____ her arm during the picnic, causing an itchy red welt.
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