Wordle Answer for July 29, 2023

CURLY was the Wordle answer for July 29, 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

CURLY

What curly means

Having a shape that curves or winds in loops and spirals, like hair that forms natural ringlets or waves rather than remaining straight.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English "curled," the past participle of "curle," meaning to form into coils or spirals. This verb likely derives from Old Norse "kúrla" or a related Scandinavian source, though the exact origin remains somewhat uncertain. The adjective form developed naturally to describe hair or things having a curled or spiral shape.

Hints for July 29, 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 turnscurry
Solve in 3 turnsculty
Solve in 4 turnstruly
Solve in 5 turnscruel
Solve in 6 turnsulcer

Synonyms of curly

  • crisp
  • kinky
  • nappy
  • wavy
  • ringleted
  • frizzy
  • curled
  • frizzly

Used in a sentence

Her _____ hair bounced as she walked down the sunny street this morning.

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