Wordle Answer for May 27, 2023

RAMEN was the Wordle answer for May 27, 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

RAMEN

What ramen means

A Japanese noodle dish consisting of wheat noodles served in a savory broth, typically topped with meat, vegetables, and other garnishes.

Where the word comes from

Ramen comes from Japanese *rāmen*, which combines *ra* (from Chinese *lā*, meaning "pull") and *men* (noodles). The dish itself developed in Japan during the early 20th century, drawing from Chinese wheat noodle traditions. The name reflects the hand-pulled noodle-making technique central to the dish's preparation.

Hints for May 27, 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 turnsraven
Solve in 3 turnsreman
Solve in 4 turnsrange
Solve in 5 turnsenarm
Solve in 6 turnsenarm

Synonyms of ramen

  • lamen
  • ramyeon
  • soba
  • rice noodle
  • oden
  • udon
  • mami
  • jjamppong

Used in a sentence

She slurped her steaming bowl of _____ noodles while sitting at the small counter restaurant.

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