Wordle Answer for April 5, 2024
Players who opened Wordle on April 5, 2024 were trying to land on WRIST. 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
WRIST
What wrist means
The joint connecting the hand to the forearm, consisting of small bones and allowing the hand to bend and rotate in various directions.
Where the word comes from
The word "wrist" comes from Old English "wrist," which originally referred to a twist or turn. It shares roots with Old Norse "rist," meaning to twist or writhe. The connection makes sense: the wrist is the joint that allows the hand to twist and rotate. The exact ultimate origin before Old English and Old Norse is uncertain, though it may trace to a Proto-Germanic root related to turning or twisting motions.
Hints for April 5, 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 wrist
- carpus
- wrist joint
- articulatio radiocarpea
- radiocarpal joint
Used in a sentence
She checked the time on her watch by glancing quickly at her _____.
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