Wordle Answer for August 22, 2026
The Wordle for August 22, 2026 solved to PRAWN. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
PRAWN
What prawn means
A large shellfish resembling a shrimp, with a long body, ten legs, and antennae, commonly eaten as food.
Where the word comes from
Prawn comes from Middle English *prawn* or *prayne*, of uncertain ultimate origin. It may derive from Old French *praigne* or relate to similar words in Romance languages, though the exact source remains debated. The word has been used in English since at least the 14th century to describe small shrimp-like crustaceans, but its deeper ancestry is obscure.
Hints for August 22, 2026
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of prawn
- shrimp
- crab
- crustacean
- crabs
- squirt
- crabe
- kuruma
- shrimps
Used in a sentence
The chef grilled fresh prawns with garlic and lemon for tonight's special dinner.
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