Wordle Answer for May 23, 2024
On May 23, 2024, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to SWISH. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
SWISH
What swish means
A soft, whispering sound like something moving quickly through air or liquid, or to move with such a sound.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *swishen*, likely imitative in origin, echoing the sound of something moving rapidly through air or liquid. The word gained traction in the 16th century, possibly influenced by Old Norse or other Germanic sources, though its roots are not entirely certain. It entered modern English as both a noun and verb describing a rushing or hissing sound, and later came to mean stylish or fashionable in 20th-century slang.
Hints for May 23, 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 swish
- lap
- stylish
- classy
- posh
- fashionable
- swosh
Used in a sentence
The tennis player's serve had such a _____ through the air that it was barely visible to the crowd.
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