Wordle Answer for February 13, 2025
RUMBA was the Wordle answer for February 13, 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
RUMBA
What rumba means
A ballroom dance that originated in Cuba, characterized by rhythmic hip movements, a basic three-step pattern, and romantic music in 4/4 time.
Where the word comes from
Rumba likely comes from Cuban Spanish, possibly derived from African language roots brought by enslaved people. The word may be connected to Spanish rumbo (direction or course), though this connection is debated. The dance emerged in Cuba in the 19th century, blending African rhythms with Spanish musical traditions, and the name traveled with the dance itself into English and other European languages.
Hints for February 13, 2025
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Synonyms of rumba
- rhumba
- congolese
- bolero
- conga
- mambo
- timba
- guaguanco
- tumbao
Used in a sentence
She practiced the _____ all summer to prepare for the dance competition.
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