Wordle Answer for October 7, 2022

The Wordle for October 7, 2022 solved to DANDY. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

DANDY

What dandy means

A man who is excessively concerned with his appearance and fashion, dressing in a stylish or elaborate way to attract attention and admiration.

Where the word comes from

From the early 18th century, possibly derived from the Scottish "dandy," which itself may come from the name Dandy, a nickname for Andrew. Some scholars connect it to the French "dandiner," meaning to sway or strut, though this link remains uncertain. By the 1810s, it firmly meant an excessively fashionable man obsessed with his appearance.

Hints for October 7, 2022

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnsdaddy
Solve in 3 turnspaddy
Solve in 4 turnsdayan
Solve in 5 turnsdryad
Solve in 6 turnssdayn

Synonyms of dandy

  • keen
  • good
  • cool
  • great
  • swell
  • beau
  • bully
  • nifty

Used in a sentence

That new coffee shop downtown is absolutely _____ for meeting friends on weekend mornings.

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