Wordle Answer for May 24, 2024
Players who opened Wordle on May 24, 2024 were trying to land on GLIDE. 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
GLIDE
What glide means
To move smoothly and effortlessly across a surface or through the air with minimal friction or resistance.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *glīdan*, meaning "to slip or move smoothly," which comes from Proto-Germanic *glīdaną. The word has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch *glijden* and German *gleiten*. The ultimate origin before Proto-Germanic is uncertain, though it may be related to the root for "slippery" or "smooth."
Hints for May 24, 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 glide
- gliding
- soaring
- sailing
- semivowel
- sailplaning
- slide
Used in a sentence
The ice skater's smooth _____ across the frozen pond made it look effortless and graceful.
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