Wordle Answer for March 6, 2023

The Wordle for March 6, 2023 solved to PINKY. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

PINKY

What pinky means

The smallest finger on a human hand, located on the outside edge opposite the thumb.

Where the word comes from

Pinky comes from Dutch "pink," meaning the little finger, which likely derives from a diminutive form related to "pen" (narrow or pointed). The word entered English in the late 17th century, probably through Scottish traders and sailors who encountered it in the Netherlands. The "-y" suffix was added in English, following the pattern of other finger names like pinkie.

Hints for March 6, 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 turnskinky
Solve in 3 turnskindy
Solve in 4 turnsspiky
Solve in 5 turnsspiny
Solve in 6 turnsspink

Synonyms of pinky

  • little finger
  • pinkie
  • rosette
  • piggy
  • finger
  • anus
  • chick
  • pinkish

Used in a sentence

She made a promise to her little sister and sealed it with a _____ swear.

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