Wordle Answer for August 16, 2024
Players who opened Wordle on August 16, 2024 were trying to land on BRACE. 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
BRACE
What brace means
A rigid or semi-rigid support worn on or around a body part to provide stability, prevent injury, or correct alignment, commonly used on the teeth, ankle, knee, or back.
Where the word comes from
From Old French brace, meaning "two arms" or "a pair," descended from Latin bracchia, the plural of bracchium (arm). The sense shifted from the physical pairing of arms to anything that holds or fastens two things together, such as straps or supports. The modern meaning of a dental device that straightens teeth emerged in the twentieth century, borrowing the concept of mechanical support.
Hints for August 16, 2024
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Synonyms of brace
- poise
- stimulate
- arouse
- span
- steady
- yoke
- dyad
- couple
Used in a sentence
She had to _____ herself against the wall when the earthquake suddenly shook the building.
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