Wordle Answer for March 23, 2023
Players who opened Wordle on March 23, 2023 were trying to land on STAID. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
STAID
What staid means
Sedate, respectable, and cautious in manner or appearance, avoiding anything flashy, frivolous, or likely to cause scandal.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *staid*, past tense of *stayen* (to stay), which comes from Old French *estayer*. The word originally meant "settled" or "fixed in place," then evolved to describe someone who is sedate and respectable. The Old French root likely derives from Germanic origins related to standing or remaining firm, giving the word its sense of steadiness and composure.
Hints for March 23, 2023
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Synonyms of staid
- sedate
- decorous
- demure
- reserved
- sober
- serious
- formal
- stuffy
Used in a sentence
The elderly professor maintained a _____ demeanor throughout the chaotic faculty meeting.
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