Wordle Answer for November 22, 2024

On November 22, 2024, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to PEARL. 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

PEARL

What pearl means

A smooth, lustrous gem formed inside an oyster or other shellfish around an irritant, valued for jewelry and prized for its rarity and beauty.

Where the word comes from

Pearl comes from Old French *perle*, likely borrowed from Latin *perna*, which originally meant a type of shellfish or mussel. The Latin term may ultimately derive from a Semitic source, though the exact path is debated. The word entered Middle English through Norman French traders and merchants who dealt in these precious gems harvested from oyster shells.

Hints for November 22, 2024

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnspears
Solve in 3 turnslearn
Solve in 4 turnslepra
Solve in 5 turnspaler
Solve in 6 turnspaler

Synonyms of pearl

  • drop
  • bone
  • bead
  • ivory
  • off-white

Used in a sentence

She found a beautiful _____ embedded in the oyster shell while walking along the beach.

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