Wordle Answer for May 12, 2025
BICEP was the Wordle answer for May 12, 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
BICEP
What bicep means
The large muscle on the front of the upper arm that bends the elbow and flexes the forearm.
Where the word comes from
"Bicep" comes from the Latin "biceps," meaning "two-headed," combining "bi-" (two) and "ceps" (head). The term refers to the muscle's two distinct heads or points of origin. It entered English in the 17th century as anatomists adopted Latin terminology to describe the muscle on the front of the upper arm.
Hints for May 12, 2025
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Synonyms of bicep
- brachii
- cruris
- femoris
- biceps brachii
- biceps femoris
- triceps
- brachium
- antebrachium
Used in a sentence
She flexed her _____ to show off the results of her months at the gym.
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