Wordle Answer for August 9, 2023
On August 9, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to LOVER. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
LOVER
What lover means
A person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with someone, typically outside of marriage or as a partner.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *lover*, formed from the verb *love* plus the agent suffix *-er*. *Love* comes from Old English *lufian*, related to Old Norse *lúfa* and Old Saxon *liobon*. These Germanic words likely share a common root meaning "to hold dear" or "to feel affection," though the ultimate origin remains uncertain.
Hints for August 9, 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 lover
- devotee
- buff
- afficionado
- fan
Used in a sentence
She brought her _____ a cup of tea while he worked in the garden.
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