Wordle Answer for August 1, 2024
Players who opened Wordle on August 1, 2024 were trying to land on CHALK. 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
CHALK
What chalk means
A soft, white, porous mineral substance made from compressed shells and skeletons of sea creatures, used for writing on blackboards or drawing on surfaces.
Where the word comes from
Chalk comes from Old English "cealc," borrowed from Latin "calx," which originally meant limestone or the heel of the foot. The Latin term traces back to Greek "chalix," meaning pebble or gravel. The substance's use for writing and marking developed from its natural availability and soft, crumbly texture, making it ideal for leaving marks on dark surfaces.
Hints for August 1, 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 chalk
- limestone
- calcium
- cal
- unit
- unity
- least
- isu
- calcite
Used in a sentence
The teacher drew a diagram on the board with white _____ during the geometry lesson.
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