Wordle Answer for September 13, 2024
Players who opened Wordle on September 13, 2024 were trying to land on HARSH. 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
HARSH
What harsh means
Rough, severe, or unpleasantly strong in a way that causes discomfort, pain, or offense to the senses or feelings.
Where the word comes from
Harsh comes from Middle English and Old Norse. The Old Norse word *harðr* meant "hard" or "severe," which English borrowed as the adjective harsh, initially describing something physically hard or rough. Over time the meaning broadened to include harshness in sound, manner, or judgment—anything unpleasantly rough or severe.
Hints for September 13, 2024
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Synonyms of harsh
- abrasive
- heavy
- hard
- rough
- rigorous
- brutal
- unpleasant
- cruel
Used in a sentence
The teacher's _____ criticism during the presentation left several students feeling discouraged for the rest of the week.
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