Wordle Answer for May 26, 2024
BEVEL was the Wordle answer for May 26, 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
BEVEL
What bevel means
A sloping surface or edge that is cut at an angle other than ninety degrees, or a tool used to create such angled cuts.
Where the word comes from
The word "bevel" comes from Old French *bevel* or *bievil*, possibly derived from *bief* meaning "oblique" or related to the concept of slanting. The French term may trace back to Latin *bibaccus*, though this connection is uncertain. The tool and angled surface meaning developed in English by the 14th century, referring to an angle or slant, particularly in carpentry and masonry.
Hints for May 26, 2024
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Synonyms of bevel
- cant
- inclined
- chamfer
- beveled
- bevel square
- camfer
Used in a sentence
The carpenter carefully cut a _____ along the edge of the wooden frame to give it a polished, angled appearance.
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