Wordle Answer for January 6, 2023

On January 6, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to BELIE. 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

BELIE

What belie means

To contradict or present a false impression of something, so that the actual truth appears different from what is suggested.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English *belien*, meaning "to contradict" or "to tell lies about." The *be-* prefix (used to form verbs) combines with *lie* in its sense of "to speak falsely." The root *lie* descends from Old English *leogan*, related to Old Norse *lyga* and German *lügen*, all tracing back to Proto-Germanic *leuganan*. Over time, *belie* broadened to mean "to give a false impression of" or "to contradict by appearance."

Hints for January 6, 2023

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 turnsbelle
Solve in 3 turnsbeige
Solve in 4 turnsbible
Solve in 5 turnselite
Solve in 6 turnslibel

Synonyms of belie

  • negate
  • contradict
  • misrepresent

Used in a sentence

Her confident smile seemed to _____ the anxiety she felt before the important interview.

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