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.

Solve in 2 turnslower
Solve in 3 turnsnovel
Solve in 4 turnsolder
Solve in 5 turnssolve
Solve in 6 turnsprove

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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