Wordle Answer for July 22, 2025
The Wordle for July 22, 2025 solved to BURNT. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
BURNT
What burnt means
Having been darkened, damaged, or destroyed by exposure to fire, heat, or intense light.
Where the word comes from
From the Old English verb *biernan* (to burn), which comes from Proto-Germanic *brennan*. This root is related to Old Norse *brenna* and Old High German *brennan*, all sharing the sense of setting fire or being consumed by flames. The past tense *burnt* developed as a strong verb form alongside the later regular past tense *burned*, both remaining standard today.
Hints for July 22, 2025
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of burnt
- hardened
- tempered
- destroyed
- cooked
- treated
- burned
- toughened
- baked
Used in a sentence
The toast came out of the toaster completely _____ and filled the kitchen with a smoky smell.
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