Wordle Answer for January 19, 2023

The Wordle for January 19, 2023 solved to MUCKY. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

MUCKY

What mucky means

Covered with or containing mud, dirt, or other unpleasant sticky substances that soil or stain things.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English "mucke," meaning filth or dung, which came from Old Norse "myki." The Old Norse word is related to Proto-Germanic roots meaning soft or slimy matter. The adjective form "mucky" developed in English to describe anything covered with or resembling muck, particularly mud or dirt.

Hints for January 19, 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 turnslucky
Solve in 3 turnsyucks
Solve in 4 turnsyucks
Solve in 5 turnskumys
Solve in 6 turnsamuck

Synonyms of mucky

  • dirty
  • wet
  • soiled
  • boggy
  • miry
  • muddy
  • swampy
  • sloughy

Used in a sentence

The children came home from the playground with _____ clothes that required an immediate wash.

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