Wordle Answer for January 13, 2023

On January 13, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to HUMAN. 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

HUMAN

What human means

A member of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by the ability to reason, use language, and create complex societies.

Where the word comes from

From Latin *humanus*, which likely derives from *homo* (man, person), itself possibly connected to *humus* (earth, ground). The root sense may reflect an ancient observation that humans are earthbound creatures, made from or returning to the soil. The word entered Old French as *humain* before passing into Middle English and modern English.

Hints for January 13, 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 turnshumas
Solve in 3 turnsurman
Solve in 4 turnsummah
Solve in 5 turnshaunt
Solve in 6 turnsmanus

Synonyms of human

  • frail
  • soul
  • weak
  • individual
  • fallible
  • mortal
  • man
  • anthropomorphic

Used in a sentence

The doctor explained that the _____ body requires both sleep and exercise to stay healthy.

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