Wordle Answer for May 11, 2024
TIDAL was the Wordle answer for May 11, 2024. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
TIDAL
What tidal means
Relating to or caused by the regular rise and fall of ocean water levels due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on Earth.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *tidal*, derived from *tide*, which comes from Old English *tid* meaning "time" or "season." The Old English word traces back to Proto-Germanic *tidiz*, related to German *Zeit* (time). The sense shifted from general time measurement to the regular rise and fall of the sea, since tides follow a predictable temporal pattern.
Hints for May 11, 2024
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Synonyms of tidal
- tide
- intertidal
- nearshore
- littoral
- tsunami
- turf
- thin
- respiratory
Used in a sentence
The coastal city experiences dramatic _____ changes that expose the rocky shores twice each day.
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