Wordle Answer for December 10, 2024

The Wordle for December 10, 2024 solved to PATIO. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

PATIO

What patio means

An outdoor area adjoining a house, typically paved with concrete or stone and used for dining, relaxing, or entertaining.

Where the word comes from

From Spanish *patio*, originally meaning an open courtyard or forecourt. The Spanish word likely comes from Latin *patere*, meaning "to lie open" or "to be exposed," which also gave us English words like *patent* and *patulous*. The term entered English in the early 20th century as Spanish architecture and design became fashionable in the American Southwest.

Hints for December 10, 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 turnsratio
Solve in 3 turnspanto
Solve in 4 turnspaint
Solve in 5 turnspoint
Solve in 6 turnsadopt

Synonyms of patio

  • terrace
  • lanai
  • penthouse
  • porch
  • backyard
  • deck
  • balcony
  • rooftop

Used in a sentence

The family gathered on the backyard _____ to enjoy the sunset together.

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