Wordle Answer for July 20, 2024
SHAFT was the Wordle answer for July 20, 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
SHAFT
What shaft means
A long, narrow rod or pole, typically made of metal or wood, that rotates to transmit power in machinery or serves as a central support structure.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *sceaft*, meaning a pole or rod. The word traces back to Proto-Germanic *skaftaz*, likely related to the Old Norse *skapt* (handle) and Old High German *scaft*. The root may derive from an Indo-European base meaning "to cut" or "to split," since shafts were typically fashioned by splitting wood. The word has retained its core meaning of a long, slender rod through centuries of English usage.
Hints for July 20, 2024
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Synonyms of shaft
- beam
- tool
- jibe
- dig
- slam
- chicane
- barb
- dick
Used in a sentence
The elevator _____ in the old building echoes loudly whenever someone drops a coin down into it.
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