Wordle Answer for January 12, 2023
LEAPT was the Wordle answer for January 12, 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
LEAPT
What leapt means
Jumped or sprang through the air with a sudden powerful movement, typically covering a significant distance.
Where the word comes from
Leapt is the past tense of leap, which comes from Old English *hlēapan*, meaning "to jump or spring." This verb has Germanic roots and is related to Old Saxon *hlopan* and Old High German *hloufan*. The word has been used to describe sudden jumping movements since before the Norman Conquest, though its ultimate origin before Proto-Germanic remains uncertain.
Hints for January 12, 2023
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Synonyms of leapt
- bounced
- bounded
- climbed
- jumped
- soared
- sprang
- vaulted
- hurdled
Used in a sentence
The startled cat _____ onto the fence when the dog barked loudly in the yard.
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