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.

Solve in 2 turnsstunt
Solve in 3 turnssuing
Solve in 4 turnsusing
Solve in 5 turnstungs
Solve in 6 turnstungs

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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