Wordle Answer for August 12, 2025
The Wordle for August 12, 2025 solved to NOMAD. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
NOMAD
What nomad means
A person who moves from place to place rather than settling permanently in one location, often following food sources, trade routes, or seasonal patterns.
Where the word comes from
Nomad comes from Latin *nomás*, borrowed from Greek *nomás* (νομάς), meaning "roaming" or "wandering." The Greek word derives from *némein* (νέμειν), meaning "to pasture" or "to distribute," since nomadic peoples historically moved their herds across open land in search of grazing grounds. The root ultimately traces to Proto-Indo-European *nem-*, relating to division and distribution of resources.
Hints for August 12, 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 nomad
- nomadic
- tramp
- itinerant
- traveller
- mobile
- rover
- wanderer
- bedouin
Used in a sentence
The desert _____ moved his tent to find fresh water and grazing land for his animals.
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