Wordle Answer for June 17, 2026

What token means

A small object or symbol that represents something of greater value or significance, such as a coin used in a machine or a sign of commitment or appreciation.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English *token*, derived from Old English *tācen*, meaning "sign" or "mark." The Old English word comes from Proto-Germanic *taiknam*, related to the verb "to show" or "to point." The root is connected to Old Norse *teikn* and ultimately traces to an Indo-European base meaning "to show" or "to teach." By medieval times, a *token* became a physical object serving as proof, pledge, or representation of something else.

Hints for June 17, 2026

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Synonyms of token

• nominal
• relic
• keepsake
• item
• souvenir
• tokenish

Used in a sentence

She kept the old ticket stub as a _____ of her favorite concert from high school.