Wordle Answer for October 12, 2024
The Wordle for October 12, 2024 solved to STAIN. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
STAIN
What stain means
A discoloration or mark on a surface caused by a substance that has soaked in or adhered to it, often difficult to remove.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English "steinen," borrowed from Old Norse "steina," meaning to color or discolor. The Old Norse word likely derives from Proto-Germanic roots related to stone, perhaps because certain stones were used to create dyes or marks. The sense shifted from merely coloring to leaving an unwanted mark or blemish on a surface.
Hints for October 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 stain
- mark
- brand
- stigma
- soil
- blot
- spot
- smirch
- smear
Used in a sentence
The tomato sauce left a stubborn _____ on her white tablecloth that wouldn't wash out.
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