Wordle Answer for September 5, 2024
On September 5, 2024, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to WIDEN. 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
WIDEN
What widen means
To make or become broader or greater in extent, width, or scope.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *wīdian*, meaning "to make wide," built on the adjective *wīd* (wide). The suffix *-en* is a common Old English verb-forming ending. Both the root and suffix descend from Proto-Germanic *wīdaz*, which is related to the Indo-European root meaning "to separate" or "to divide."
Hints for September 5, 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 widen
- extend
- let out
- broaden
Used in a sentence
The construction crew will _____ the highway to accommodate more traffic lanes next spring.
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