Wordle Answer for September 7, 2022
On September 7, 2022, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to LEERY. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
LEERY
What leery means
Wary or distrustful of something or someone, often based on a feeling that something might be wrong or dangerous.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English "lere," meaning to learn or teach, which came from Old English "leran." The modern sense of "wary" or "suspicious" emerged in the 1600s, possibly influenced by the idea of being cautious after learning of danger, though the exact shift in meaning remains somewhat unclear. The word may also have been reinforced by association with "leer," suggesting a guarded or watchful demeanor.
Hints for September 7, 2022
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of leery
- wary
- distrustful
- suspicious
- mistrustful
- untrusting
Used in a sentence
I became _____ of the restaurant after finding a hair in my soup.
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