Wordle Answer for June 16, 2024
GRIND was the Wordle answer for June 16, 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
GRIND
What grind means
To crush, pulverize, or reduce something into small particles or powder by applying pressure and friction, often using a machine or tool.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *grindan*, meaning to crush or pulverize. The word descends from Proto-Germanic *grindan*, likely imitative in origin, capturing the harsh sound of stones crushing grain. Related forms appear across Germanic languages, such as German *grindig* (scabby, rough). The sense evolved from literal grain-milling to mean hard labor or tedious work.
Hints for June 16, 2024
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Synonyms of grind
- travail
- dig
- drudge
- mash
- mill
- grate
- nerd
- swot
Used in a sentence
The coffee beans need to _____ finely before we brew the morning pot.
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