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.

Solve in 2 turnsgross
Solve in 3 turnscrios
Solve in 4 turnscosts
Solve in 5 turnsscore
Solve in 6 turnsoscar

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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