Wordle Answer for May 7, 2025
Players who opened Wordle on May 7, 2025 were trying to land on MACHO. 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
MACHO
What macho means
A man or masculine behavior that emphasizes physical strength, aggression, and dominance, often in an exaggerated or stereotypical way that may lack sensitivity or emotional expression.
Where the word comes from
From Spanish *macho* meaning "male," derived from Latin *masculus*, which comes from an Indo-European root meaning "man" or "male." The term entered English in the mid-20th century as borrowed directly from Spanish, gaining popularity in American English to describe exaggerated masculine behavior or attitudes.
Hints for May 7, 2025
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Synonyms of macho
- masculine
- butch
- virile
- male
- strong
- heman
- jerk
- stadler
Used in a sentence
The boxer's _____ attitude made him refuse help even when he was clearly injured.
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