Wordle Answer for March 21, 2025
NUDGE was the Wordle answer for March 21, 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
NUDGE
What nudge means
A gentle push or prod, either physical or metaphorical, intended to encourage someone to do something or move in a particular direction.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *noggen*, possibly related to Old Norse *hnuggask*, meaning "to push" or "shove." The word's exact origins remain somewhat uncertain, but it likely emerged in northern English dialects influenced by Scandinavian languages. By the 16th century, it had settled into its modern sense of a gentle push or prod, both physical and figurative.
Hints for March 21, 2025
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Synonyms of nudge
- prod
- poke at
- push
- impulse
- propel
- impetus
- boost
- poke
Used in a sentence
A gentle _____ from my friend helped me finally decide to apply for the job.
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