Wordle Answer for January 31, 2023
On January 31, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to CROSS. 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
CROSS
What cross means
A structure formed by two lines or objects intersecting at right angles, or to move from one side of something to the other.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *cros*, borrowed from Old Norse *kross*, which came from Old Irish *cros*. The word ultimately traces to Latin *crux*, meaning a stake or gallows. The shape of the letter X and the instrument of crucifixion gave the word its enduring sense of intersection and suffering.
Hints for January 31, 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 cross
- mark
- thwart
- queer
- sweep
- cover
- track
- span
- foil
Used in a sentence
She had to _____ the busy street carefully to reach the coffee shop on the other side.
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