Wordle Answer for December 24, 2024
Players who opened Wordle on December 24, 2024 were trying to land on EAGLE. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
EAGLE
What eagle means
A large bird of prey with powerful wings, sharp talons, and keen eyesight, often symbolizing strength and freedom.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *earn* and Old French *aigle*, both ultimately from Latin *aquila*, likely related to a root meaning "sharp" or "keen-sighted." The word traveled through Germanic languages into English, while Romance languages inherited the Latin form. The bird's association with keen vision and sharp perception shaped its symbolic use in heraldry and mythology across cultures.
Hints for December 24, 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 eagle
- bird of jove
- erne
- raven
- hawk
- bird
- crow
- stick
- white
Used in a sentence
The golden _____ soared majestically over the mountain peaks searching for prey.
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