Wordle Answer for July 21, 2024
On July 21, 2024, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to SPECK. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
SPECK
What speck means
A tiny spot, particle, or mark of something, often visible as a small dot or blemish on a surface.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *specca*, meaning a small spot or stain. The word likely comes from Proto-Germanic *spikkōn*, related to Old Norse *spikka* (splinter) and Old High German *spich* (bacon fat). The underlying sense involves something small and distinct, whether a particle, mark, or pointed thing.
Hints for July 21, 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 speck
- touch
- mote
- pinch
- pinpoint
- hint
- soupcon
- mite
- jot
Used in a sentence
A tiny _____ of dust floated through the sunbeam and landed on the windowsill.
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