Wordle Answer for July 11, 2024
Players who opened Wordle on July 11, 2024 were trying to land on CAMEO. 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
CAMEO
What cameo means
A brief appearance by a famous actor or public figure in a movie, television show, or other performance, typically in a small or minor role.
Where the word comes from
From Italian *cammeo*, possibly from Arabic *qammaʿa* meaning "to carve" or "engrave." The term originally referred to a small carved stone or shell with a figure in relief, later extending to a brief dramatic appearance by a notable actor. The word entered English through Italian trade and artistic contexts during the Renaissance.
Hints for July 11, 2024
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Synonyms of cameo
- parkway
- onyx
- sardonyx
- camaieu
- cameo ware
- anaglyph
- carving
- cavo-rilievo
Used in a sentence
The famous actor made a brief _____ appearance in the final scene of the blockbuster film.
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