Wordle Answer for January 16, 2023

FROCK was the Wordle answer for January 16, 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

FROCK

What frock means

A woman's or girl's dress, typically a simple everyday garment that hangs loosely from the shoulders.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English *frok*, borrowed from Old French *froc*, which came from Medieval Latin *froccu* or *frocca*. The ultimate origin is uncertain, though it may derive from a Germanic language—possibly Old High German *Frotih* or a similar term. The word originally referred to a monk's garment or tunic before extending to mean a woman's dress in later English usage.

Hints for January 16, 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 turnsbrock
Solve in 3 turnscrook
Solve in 4 turnsforce
Solve in 5 turnsforks
Solve in 6 turnsrocks

Synonyms of frock

  • dress
  • smock
  • gown
  • robe
  • outfit
  • garb
  • frock coat
  • frockcoat

Used in a sentence

She wore a pretty blue _____ to the garden party last summer.

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