Wordle Answer for September 12, 2024
On September 12, 2024, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to BRASS. 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
BRASS
What brass means
A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, commonly used for decorative objects, musical instruments, and fittings.
Where the word comes from
Brass comes from Old English "bræs," whose ultimate origin is uncertain but possibly related to Old Norse "brass" (to solder or braze). Some etymologists suggest a connection to a root meaning "to break" or "to shatter," referring to the brittle nature of the alloy, though this remains speculative. The word entered English by the early medieval period and has referred to the copper-tin alloy since ancient times.
Hints for September 12, 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 brass
- organization
- face
- governance
- cheek
- nerve
- effrontery
- boldness
- organisation
Used in a sentence
The old trumpet gleamed bright yellow because it was made from _____.
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