Wordle Answer for December 22, 2024
BRAWN was the Wordle answer for December 22, 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
BRAWN
What brawn means
Muscular strength and physical power, especially the developed muscles of the arms and legs.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English "brawen," likely derived from Old French "braon" meaning muscle or flesh. The Old French word probably comes from a Germanic source, possibly related to Old High German "brato" (meat) or similar roots in Proto-Germanic referring to fleshy parts of the body. The word entered English through Norman French and gradually came to mean muscular strength or physical power.
Hints for December 22, 2024
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Synonyms of brawn
- sinew
- muscle
- muscularity
- force
- musculature
- brute strength
- stronghand
- strong-armer
Used in a sentence
The weightlifter's impressive _____ made him the strongest competitor in the entire tournament.
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