Wordle Answer for August 17, 2024
The Wordle for August 17, 2024 solved to STORM. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
STORM
What storm means
A violent disturbance of the atmosphere characterized by strong wind, heavy rain, thunder, lightning, or snow that occurs suddenly and is usually brief.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *storm*, related to Old Norse *stormr* and Old High German *sturm*. These Germanic words probably stem from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to turn" or "to rage," though the exact origin is debated. The sense of a violent disturbance of weather developed from the idea of tumultuous movement or upheaval.
Hints for August 17, 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 storm
- rage
- ramp
- violent storm
- force
- surprise
- tempest
Used in a sentence
Dark clouds gathered overhead, and within minutes the _____ arrived with heavy rain and thunder.
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