Wordle Answer for April 15, 2023

AGONY was the Wordle answer for April 15, 2023. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.

The answer

AGONY

What agony means

Extreme physical or mental pain and suffering, often involving intense distress or anguish that is difficult to endure.

Where the word comes from

From Old French *agonie*, derived from Late Latin *agonia*, which came from Greek *agonia* meaning "struggle" or "contest." The Greek root *agon* referred to a struggle or competition, originally in athletic or dramatic contests. Over time, the word shifted to describe intense physical or mental suffering.

Hints for April 15, 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 turnsagone
Solve in 3 turnsalong
Solve in 4 turnsangry
Solve in 5 turnsyoung
Solve in 6 turnsorgan

Synonyms of agony

  • torment
  • suffering
  • torture

Used in a sentence

The runner's _____ was visible on her face as she pushed through the final kilometer of the marathon.

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