Wordle Answer for January 1, 2023
WHINE was the Wordle answer for January 1, 2023. 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
WHINE
What whine means
A high-pitched, unpleasant sound, or to complain in an annoying, persistent manner about something trivial or minor.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *hwīnan*, meaning to make a high-pitched sound. Related to Old Norse *hvína*, both likely imitative in origin—echoing the sound itself. The word has Germanic roots and may be connected to similar sound-words across Indo-European languages that express sharp, whistling noises.
Hints for January 1, 2023
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Synonyms of whine
- whimper
- snivel
- yawp
- yammer
- grizzle
Used in a sentence
The dog began to _____ whenever his owner left for work each morning.
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