Wordle Answer for August 23, 2023

On August 23, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to VERVE. 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

VERVE

What verve means

Enthusiastic and lively energy or liveliness shown in how someone performs or expresses themselves.

Where the word comes from

Verve comes from French, where it originally meant "turn of speech" or "wit." The French word likely derives from Latin *verba*, the plural of *verbum* (word), though its path through Romance languages remains somewhat uncertain. By the 17th century, English adopted verve to mean energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness of expression or style.

Hints for August 23, 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 turnsserve
Solve in 3 turnsreeve
Solve in 4 turnsrevue
Solve in 5 turnsnever
Solve in 6 turnsevery

Synonyms of verve

  • vitality
  • pep
  • drive
  • flair
  • brilliance
  • warmth
  • elan
  • lip

Used in a sentence

The young dancer performed with such _____ that the entire audience jumped to their feet.

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