Wordle Answer for January 7, 2023
Players who opened Wordle on January 7, 2023 were trying to land on LEMON. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
LEMON
What lemon means
A sour yellow citrus fruit with thick skin, commonly used for juice, flavoring, and cooking.
Where the word comes from
Lemon came to English in the 14th century from Old French limon, which was borrowed from Arabic limūn. The Arabic word itself likely came from Persian, though some scholars suggest an earlier origin in Sanskrit or another South Asian language. The fruit traveled westward along trade routes, and so did its name, reaching Europe through the Islamic world and medieval commerce.
Hints for January 7, 2023
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Synonyms of lemon
- gamboge
- lemon yellow
- lemon tree
- citrus limon
- maize
Used in a sentence
The car my uncle bought turned out to be a complete _____, breaking down within weeks.
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