Wordle Answer for January 20, 2023
On January 20, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to ALTER. 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
ALTER
What alter means
To change or modify something in some way, making it different from what it was before.
Where the word comes from
From Latin *altāre*, meaning "high table" or "altar," derived from *altus*, meaning "high." The word entered Old French as *autel* and then Middle English as *alter* or *auter*. The sense shifted from a physical elevated surface to specifically a religious table where sacrifices or offerings were made.
Hints for January 20, 2023
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of alter
- change
- interpolate
- falsify
- neuter
- vary
- spay
Used in a sentence
The tailor will _____ your jeans so they fit perfectly at the waist.
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