Wordle Answer for August 9, 2024
Players who opened Wordle on August 9, 2024 were trying to land on OUNCE. 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
OUNCE
What ounce means
A unit of weight equal to one-sixteenth of a pound, or about 28 grams, commonly used to measure small quantities of food, liquids, and precious metals.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *unce*, derived from Latin *uncia*, meaning "a twelfth part." The Romans divided the pound into twelve unciae, so the word originally referred to one-twelfth of a Roman pound. This fractional sense persisted through Middle English, eventually becoming the standard unit of weight in English-speaking countries.
Hints for August 9, 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 ounce
- snow leopard
- troy ounce
- panthera uncia
Used in a sentence
She didn't have an _____ of doubt about her decision to accept the job offer.
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