Wordle Answer for October 20, 2022

DENIM was the Wordle answer for October 20, 2022. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.

The answer

DENIM

What denim means

A sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically dyed blue, commonly used to make jeans and other casual clothing.

Where the word comes from

Denim comes from "serge de Nîmes," a sturdy twilled fabric historically produced in Nîmes, France. The phrase was shortened in English to "de Nîmes," which was eventually contracted to "denim." The fabric itself was later popularized in the American West during the Gold Rush, when Levi Strauss used it to make durable work pants.

Hints for October 20, 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 turnsdenis
Solve in 3 turnsdeism
Solve in 4 turnsmedia
Solve in 5 turnsmined
Solve in 6 turnsmined

Synonyms of denim

  • jean
  • dungaree
  • blue jean

Used in a sentence

She bought a pair of _____ jeans that fit perfectly for her new job at the factory.

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