Wordle Answer for September 2, 2023

On September 2, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to ONION. 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

ONION

What onion means

A round, layered vegetable with a papery skin and pungent flavor, commonly used in cooking and eaten raw in salads.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English *onyon*, borrowed from Old French *oignon*, which came from Latin *unio* meaning "a single large pearl" or "unity." The vegetable's name likely derives from the bulb's layered, unified structure. The Latin word itself may trace to *unus*, meaning "one."

Hints for September 2, 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 turnsunion
Solve in 3 turnsunion
Solve in 4 turnspinon
Solve in 5 turnsronin
Solve in 6 turnsnonis

Synonyms of onion

  • allium cepa
  • onion plant
  • cream
  • business
  • shallot
  • scallion
  • green onion
  • spring onion

Used in a sentence

I chopped the _____ into thin rings for the salad tonight.

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