Wordle Answer for November 21, 2024
SPINE was the Wordle answer for November 21, 2024. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
SPINE
What spine means
The column of bones extending from the base of your skull down through your back that protects the spinal cord and provides structural support for your body.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *spine*, borrowed from Old French *espine* and Latin *spina*, meaning both "thorn" and "backbone." The word likely derives from a Proto-Indo-European root related to sharp or pointed things. The anatomical sense developed because vertebrae were thought to resemble thorns arranged in a line.
Hints for November 21, 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 spine
- spur
- back
- backbone
- prickle
- vertebral column
- spinal column
- thorn
Used in a sentence
The doctor examined the patient's _____ carefully to check for any signs of injury.
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