Wordle Answer for July 2, 2023
The Wordle for July 2, 2023 solved to MOSSY. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
MOSSY
What mossy means
Covered with or resembling moss, the soft green plant that grows on damp surfaces like rocks, soil, and tree bark.
Where the word comes from
Mossy comes from the noun moss, which traces back to Old English mos, related to Old Norse mosi and Old High German mos. These Germanic words likely derive from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "swamp" or "bog," reflecting the damp habitats where moss naturally grows. The adjective suffix -y was added in English to create the descriptive form.
Hints for July 2, 2023
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of mossy
- chromatic
- stodgy
- covered
- stick-in-the-mud
- moss-grown
- fogyish
- nonmodern
- mosslike
Used in a sentence
The old stone bridge was covered in _____ patches where sunlight rarely reached the damp surface.
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