Wordle Answer for January 16, 2025
FLINT was the Wordle answer for January 16, 2025. 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
FLINT
What flint means
A hard, gray or black stone that produces sparks when struck against steel, historically used to start fires and make tools.
Where the word comes from
Flint comes from Old English *flint*, likely borrowed from a Scandinavian source related to Old Norse *flinta*. The word may ultimately trace back to Proto-Germanic roots, though the exact origin remains uncertain. It has referred to the hard, crystalline stone used for striking fire since ancient times.
Hints for January 16, 2025
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Synonyms of flint
- glassy
- vitreous
- knapper
- chattahoochee
- apalachicola
- knapped
- knapping
- firestone
Used in a sentence
The old man struck _____ against steel to create sparks for his campfire.
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